Location & Surroundings
Iwemba is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,105 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugiri, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 39 km away.
Also known as: Iyemba
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° 36' 15" N, 33° 48' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1105 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 824 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:27
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Iwemba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Iwemba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 5.0 mm. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.04 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 | 18.6 | 2.3 | 66 | 91 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 1.3 | 47 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.8 | 341 | 78 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 49 | 75.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.3 | 219 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.22 | 45 | 744.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.0 | 4.6 | 45 | 94 | 1,015.9 | 4.82 / 5.04 | 100 | 159.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 2.8 | 343 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 3.5 | 15 | 75 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 1.2 | 18 | 39 | 1,009.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 81 | 861.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 1.6 | 109 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 2.15 / 2.17 | 100 | 171.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.0 | 102 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.8 | 11 | 61 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 109.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 1.4 | 229 | 36 | 1,007.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 863.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.1 | 2.3 | 98 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 4.46 / 4.52 | 100 | 88.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Iwemba?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 5.0 mm. Solar peaks near 745 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Iwemba today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Iwemba?
Local time is 06:27. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Iwemba?
Iwemba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Iwemba?
DEM 1,105 m.
Where is Iwemba located?
It is at 0.60417, 33.81083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Iwemba in?
It is in Uganda.