Location & Surroundings
Kakira is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,070 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayunga, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is 46 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 49 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° 40' 0" N, 32° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1070 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:36
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 21.9 | 0.2 | 199 | 81 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 174 | 47 | 1,009.3 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 91 | 737.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 89 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 4.56 / 4.70 | 44 | 39.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.6 | 88 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 0.3 | 151 | 66 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 2.0 | 172 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 19 | 727.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.9 | 0.5 | 191 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.41 / 0.43 | 26 | 234.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.3 | 345 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.36 / 0.79 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.3 | 0.5 | 172 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 98 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 2.3 | 187 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 716.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 232 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 1.95 / 1.98 | 100 | 96.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.4 | 0.8 | 355 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.3 | 0.8 | 17 | 77 | 1,015.8 | 0.15 / 0.22 | 100 | 43.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakira?
Now 21.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 28.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 738 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 Kakira today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kakira?
Local time is 17:36. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakira?
Kakira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakira?
DEM 1,070 m.
Where is Kakira located?
It is at 0.66667, 32.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakira in?
It is in Uganda.