Location & Surroundings
Kachinga is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagongera, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 17 km away.
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° 49' 38" N, 34° 7' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1143 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,222 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:59
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kachinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kachinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,007.5 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 30.2 | 4.6 | 32 | 42 | 1,007.5 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 3.3 | 125 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 79 | 133.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.5 | 87 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 0.6 | 310 | 44 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 109.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 4.7 | 41 | 29 | 1,006.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 64 | 876.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 116 | 50 | 1,009.7 | 0.17 / 0.19 | 62 | 138.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 118 | 69 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 254 | 50 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 109.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.9 | 2.6 | 37 | 27 | 1,006.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 855.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 130 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.24 / 0.26 | 72 | 132.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.3 | 316 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 1.3 | 68 | 46 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 106.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.2 | 4.9 | 21 | 49 | 1,007.9 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 82 | 759.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kachinga?
Now 30.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 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 Kachinga today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kachinga?
Local time is 21:59. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kachinga?
Kachinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kachinga?
DEM 1,143 m.
Where is Kachinga located?
It is at 0.82729, 34.12326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kachinga in?
It is in Uganda.