Location & Surroundings
Chikunda is a mountain in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,724 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinoni, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 260 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 28 km away.
Also known as: Chikunda II
Overview
Chikunda is mountain in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 48' 0" S, 30° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1724 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 580 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:03
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chikunda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chikunda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 18.8 | 1.1 | 82 | 75 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 74 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 100 | 722.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.6 | 0.3 | 110 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 98 | 139.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 0.8 | 66 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 0.9 | 152 | 76 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.2 | 83 | 48 | 1,009.4 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 95 | 834.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 0.8 | 139 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 2.74 / 3.03 | 20 | 86.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.9 | 1.2 | 225 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.2 | 1.2 | 88 | 77 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 72.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 144 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 815.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 23 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 48 | 110.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.8 | 1.3 | 232 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.69 / 1.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 1.4 | 60 | 71 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 81 | 95.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chikunda?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.6 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Chikunda today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chikunda?
Local time is 20:03. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chikunda?
Chikunda is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Chikunda?
DEM 1,724 m.
Where is Chikunda located?
It is at -0.80000, 30.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chikunda in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry