Location & Surroundings
Kakinga is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukaya, 24 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 90 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 72 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° 6' 0" N, 31° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1236 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 548 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:20
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Kakinga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakinga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 19.3 | 0.9 | 247 | 58 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.0 | 1.1 | 350 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 318 | 36 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 4.7 | 136 | 22 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 926.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 0.5 | 225 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 204.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.4 | 351 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 2 | 54 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 42.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 0.6 | 179 | 40 | 1,008.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 571.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.7 | 0.7 | 335 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 1.13 / 1.29 | 88 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 1.3 | 21 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.9 | 346 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.72 / 0.83 | 100 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.2 | 142 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 339.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.9 | 1.9 | 270 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 52 | 134.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakinga?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 926 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 Kakinga today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kakinga?
Local time is 08:20. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakinga?
Kakinga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakinga?
DEM 1,236 m.
Where is Kakinga located?
It is at 0.10000, 31.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakinga in?
It is in Uganda.