Location & Surroundings
Kachong is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakaloke, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 56 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
1° 11' 0" N, 34° 6' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1118 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 91 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:12
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kachong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kachong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (157 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 25.2 | 1.5 | 157 | 48 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.1 | 102 | 48 | 1,007.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 680.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 328 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 62 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 2.2 | 125 | 68 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.5 | 233 | 53 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 6.3 | 99 | 79 | 1,008.9 | 2.03 / 2.03 | 99 | 669.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 3.6 | 151 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 2.46 / 4.49 | 100 | 23.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 50 | 72 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 1.2 | 165 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 61 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 4.6 | 127 | 79 | 1,009.8 | 1.73 / 1.80 | 100 | 669.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 4.1 | 149 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 86 | 19.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 147 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 2.3 | 317 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 113.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kachong?
Now 25.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Kachong today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kachong?
Local time is 18:12. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kachong?
Kachong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kachong?
DEM 1,118 m.
Where is Kachong located?
It is at 1.18333, 34.10000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kachong in?
It is in Uganda.