Location & Surroundings
Kachung is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,041 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 23 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 38 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° 54' 41" N, 32° 58' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1041 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 438 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:16
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kachung
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kachung, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.11 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 | 2.0 | 151 | 94 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 150 | 77 | 1,016.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 40 | 105.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.8 | 1.7 | 98 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 1.18 / 1.38 | 94 | 793.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 2 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 166.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 1.6 | 156 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 0.11 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 149 | 67 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 2.4 | 85 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 902.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.1 | 64 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 0.9 | 21 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 109 | 56 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 104.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 2.0 | 90 | 25 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 903.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 184 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 229.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 0.5 | 135 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kachung?
Now 18.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 794 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kachung today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kachung?
Local time is 13:16. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kachung?
Kachung is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kachung?
DEM 1,041 m.
Where is Kachung located?
It is at 1.91139, 32.96758 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kachung in?
It is in Uganda.