Location & Surroundings
Benet is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 2,321 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapchorwa, 13 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 250 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kitale Airport, 64 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
1° 23' 52" N, 34° 34' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 2321 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 740 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:23
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Benet
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Benet, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
16.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 16.7 | 2.0 | 154 | 63 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 2.3 | 62 | 46 | 1,015.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 122.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.0 | 76 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.28 / 0.29 | 84 | 727.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.9 | 134 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 41 | 74.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 2.7 | 136 | 63 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 3.0 | 77 | 42 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 121.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 88 | 47 | 1,009.7 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 87 | 617.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 2.8 | 123 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 36 | 65.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.4 | 2.7 | 137 | 64 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 78 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 57 | 39 | 1,008.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 66 | 630.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 2.2 | 131 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.10 / 0.21 | 97 | 147.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.0 | 2.5 | 126 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Benet?
Now 16.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.7 to 24.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 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 Benet today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Benet?
Local time is 10:23. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Benet?
Benet is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Benet?
DEM 2,321 m.
Where is Benet located?
It is at 1.39790, 34.57031 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Benet in?
It is in Uganda.