Location & Surroundings
Simitiu is a stream in Uganda, at 1,598 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapchorwa, 15 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 225 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 72 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 18' 0" N, 34° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1598 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,366 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:37
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Simitiu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simitiu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
76 %
Precip
0.99 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 24.9 | 0.8 | 167 | 49 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 2.6 | 105 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 82 | 140.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.3 | 2.1 | 134 | 76 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 340 | 52 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 120.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.4 | 143 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 96 | 636.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 2.3 | 125 | 69 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 51 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.4 | 1.8 | 130 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 0.9 | 359 | 56 | 1,016.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 91 | 111.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 2.7 | 137 | 61 | 1,011.0 | 1.89 / 1.96 | 65 | 599.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 133 | 71 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 143.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.6 | 2.2 | 134 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 0.6 | 306 | 50 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 72 | 117.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 3.5 | 146 | 56 | 1,010.7 | 0.97 / 1.00 | 97 | 722.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simitiu?
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Simitiu today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Simitiu?
Local time is 20:37. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Simitiu?
Simitiu is a stream.
What is the elevation of Simitiu?
DEM 1,598 m.
Where is Simitiu located?
It is at 1.30000, 34.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simitiu in?
It is in Uganda.