Location & Surroundings
Gorilla Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve in Western Region, Uganda, at 2,800 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisoro, 9 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 375 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 11 km away.
Basic Data
- Type wildlife reserve (RESW)
- a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 22' 0" S, 29° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2800 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:18
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Gorilla Sanctuary
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gorilla Sanctuary, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 W/m2.
Temperature
13.5 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 13.5 | 1.5 | 121 | 91 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.7 | 113 | 72 | 1,018.2 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 31 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 99 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 4.51 / 5.60 | 84 | 741.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.0 | 1.1 | 128 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 3.52 | 98 | 129.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.6 | 0.3 | 130 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 119 | 65 | 1,017.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 78 | 73.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 147 | 71 | 1,012.4 | 3.55 / 3.56 | 37 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 0.8 | 145 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 3.77 / 7.34 | 100 | 185.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.5 | 0.8 | 108 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 1.0 | 151 | 87 | 1,017.4 | 0.42 / 0.64 | 100 | 29.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 160 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 3.97 / 4.60 | 91 | 549.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 0.6 | 113 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 0.17 / 4.78 | 88 | 129.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.9 | 0.9 | 103 | 88 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gorilla Sanctuary?
Now 13.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.5 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 742 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 Gorilla Sanctuary today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Gorilla Sanctuary?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gorilla Sanctuary?
Gorilla Sanctuary is a wildlife reserve.
What is the elevation of Gorilla Sanctuary?
DEM 2,800 m.
Where is Gorilla Sanctuary located?
It is at -1.36667, 29.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gorilla Sanctuary in?
It is in Uganda.