Location & Surroundings
Sokolo is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lugazi, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 36 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 37 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 11' 55" N, 32° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 322 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:24
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Sokolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sokolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 19.5 | 1.9 | 68 | 84 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 17 | 63 | 1,015.4 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 97 | 66.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 184 | 55 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 646.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 234 | 59 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 148.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.7 | 134 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 30 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 40 | 79.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.5 | 172 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 83 | 703.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 190 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 52 | 128.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 1.3 | 166 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 144 | 71 | 1,015.6 | 1.11 / 1.16 | 28 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 182 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 26 | 810.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.9 | 301 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 233.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 1.4 | 54 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sokolo?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 24.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sokolo today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Sokolo?
Local time is 13:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sokolo?
Sokolo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sokolo?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is Sokolo located?
It is at 0.19872, 32.88332 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sokolo in?
It is in Uganda.