Location & Surroundings
Kacence is a fifth-order administrative division in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,789 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanungu, 13 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 330 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Kacence is A parish in Rukungiri District, Uganda.
It is located in Rukungiri District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Rukungiri District
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 57' 17" S, 29° 54' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1789 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 493 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:28
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Mountains & Terrain in Kacence
Others in Kacence
Weather in Kacence
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kacence, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.63 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 | 17.2 | 1.4 | 166 | 83 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 0.9 | 187 | 83 | 1,015.5 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 112 | 61 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 89 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 26 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.19 / 0.27 | 96 | 642.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.5 | 156 | 88 | 1,017.2 | 1.36 / 1.63 | 50 | 54.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 1.2 | 171 | 86 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 112 | 62 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 46.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 27 | 61 | 1,013.4 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 98 | 582.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.0 | 1.1 | 179 | 79 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 21 | 42.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.6 | 0.9 | 191 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 115 | 46 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 0.8 | 23 | 36 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 748.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.5 | 1.1 | 159 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 143.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kacence?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 24.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kacence today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kacence?
Local time is 04:28. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kacence?
Kacence is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kacence?
DEM 1,789 m.
Where is Kacence located?
It is at -0.95463, 29.90302 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kacence in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry