Location & Surroundings
Kakoma is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasaali, 5 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 150 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bukoba Airport, 82 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° 37' 50" S, 31° 35' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1173 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:26
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kakoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.1 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 18.9 | 0.5 | 126 | 69 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 94 | 54 | 1,015.2 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 79 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 6.5 | 118 | 44 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 39 | 664.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.5 | 62 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 53 | 257.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 2.2 | 52 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 2.2 | 9 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 1.63 / 1.65 | 47 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 6.3 | 108 | 40 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 100 | 761.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 1.6 | 43 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 7 | 245.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.1 | 2.1 | 320 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 353 | 58 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 55 | 84.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 5.9 | 106 | 45 | 1,010.4 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 100 | 773.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 19 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.28 | 100 | 205.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 1.6 | 269 | 76 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakoma?
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 28.1 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Kakoma today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kakoma?
Local time is 11:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakoma?
Kakoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakoma?
DEM 1,173 m.
Where is Kakoma located?
It is at -0.63056, 31.59417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakoma in?
It is in Uganda.