Location & Surroundings
Kakindu is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,067 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuli, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is 83 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 54 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° 54' 46" N, 33° 1' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1067 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 714 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:48
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakindu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakindu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
1.40 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 | 19.1 | 0.8 | 106 | 88 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 111 | 63 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 1.1 | 79 | 34 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 716.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 153 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 81 | 88.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.7 | 51 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.61 / 1.40 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 75 | 90 | 1,015.6 | 0.36 / 1.76 | 90 | 29.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.3 | 0.5 | 12 | 36 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 91 | 666.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.3 | 174 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 3.00 / 3.10 | 92 | 120.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.2 | 0.3 | 339 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 207 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 1.0 | 129 | 23 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 906.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 148 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 80 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 0.5 | 54 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakindu?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakindu today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kakindu?
Local time is 09:48. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakindu?
Kakindu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakindu?
DEM 1,067 m.
Where is Kakindu located?
It is at 0.91278, 33.02472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakindu in?
It is in Uganda.