Location & Surroundings
Kakuka is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,598 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyahuka, 10 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bundibugyo Airport, 17 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° 34' 54" N, 29° 59' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1598 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 441 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:22
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 19:00
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kakuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
1.54 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 | 22.3 | 0.4 | 44 | 62 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.0 | 1.9 | 172 | 85 | 1,016.7 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 98 | 148.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.2 | 1.6 | 187 | 85 | 1,016.0 | 0.23 / 1.26 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.8 | 0.4 | 40 | 64 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 11 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.9 | 54 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 1.50 / 1.54 | 100 | 700.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 1.7 | 183 | 90 | 1,018.1 | 0.28 / 1.82 | 100 | 160.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.7 | 1.7 | 189 | 88 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 16 | 65 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 50 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 1.6 | 155 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 6.31 / 6.48 | 96 | 613.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 14.8 | 1.8 | 186 | 87 | 1,018.2 | 2.57 / 9.04 | 73 | 41.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 1.1 | 181 | 83 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 120 | 71 | 1,017.8 | 1.61 / 2.19 | 54 | 41.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.5 | 161 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 1.92 / 4.12 | 98 | 709.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakuka?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.2 to 23.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakuka today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 19:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kakuka?
Local time is 23:22. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakuka?
Kakuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakuka?
DEM 1,598 m.
Where is Kakuka located?
It is at 0.58162, 29.98672 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakuka in?
It is in Uganda.