Location & Surroundings
Gombe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wakiso, 9 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 22 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a fourth-order administrative division (PPLA4)
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 29' 13" N, 32° 28' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 1172 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,297 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:41
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Gombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.5 | 108 | 75 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 2.0 | 223 | 58 | 1,009.8 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 33 | 619.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 161 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 37 | 145.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 1.2 | 352 | 98 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 0.7 | 141 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 57.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 2.1 | 154 | 42 | 1,008.0 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 87 | 581.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 163 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.93 / 1.38 | 100 | 118.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 32 | 99 | 1,012.5 | 2.16 / 3.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 0.8 | 165 | 87 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 53.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 128 | 82 | 1,009.8 | 2.41 / 2.42 | 96 | 563.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 112 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.71 / 3.13 | 100 | 51.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 1.0 | 357 | 99 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 1.4 | 290 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 78 | 97.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gombe?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Gombe today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Gombe?
Local time is 18:41. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gombe?
Gombe is a seat of a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gombe?
DEM 1,172 m.
Where is Gombe located?
It is at 0.48695, 32.47938 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gombe in?
It is in Uganda.