Location & Surroundings
Kachonga is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,130 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbale, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 34 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° 59' 11" N, 34° 6' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 1130 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,628 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kachonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kachonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 764 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
4.10 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 | 19.2 | 1.4 | 156 | 87 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.6 | 281 | 68 | 1,015.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 70 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.5 | 47 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 2.31 / 2.34 | 100 | 764.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 324 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 1.46 / 3.79 | 100 | 131.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 2.2 | 164 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.31 / 4.10 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 0.9 | 271 | 72 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 52 | 112.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.3 | 309 | 62 | 1,010.3 | 3.54 / 3.57 | 73 | 772.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 2.9 | 144 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 2.94 / 6.51 | 98 | 97.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.7 | 1.3 | 87 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 0.6 | 345 | 66 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 103.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 54 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 91 | 801.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.9 | 141 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 13 | 91.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 0.4 | 49 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.37 / 1.16 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kachonga?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 764 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kachonga today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kachonga?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kachonga?
Kachonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kachonga?
DEM 1,130 m.
Where is Kachonga located?
It is at 0.98636, 34.11339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kachonga in?
It is in Uganda.