Location & Surroundings
Kakures is a fifth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kumi, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 58 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 17' 1" N, 33° 54' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1071 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 906 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:21
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Mountains & Terrain in Kakures
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Weather in Kakures
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakures, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 27.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 25.9 | 1.9 | 198 | 53 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 4.6 | 141 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 99 | 670.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 6.0 | 183 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 70 | 107.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 2.2 | 153 | 77 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 3.2 | 35 | 49 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 4.8 | 120 | 34 | 1,006.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 856.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 3.9 | 205 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.55 / 0.61 | 99 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 340 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 3.0 | 11 | 50 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.2 | 1.8 | 105 | 26 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 850.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 4.0 | 167 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 3.05 / 3.05 | 36 | 50.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 2.1 | 327 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 2.7 | 17 | 62 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakures?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 27.9 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Kakures today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kakures?
Local time is 18:21. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakures?
Kakures is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kakures?
DEM 1,071 m.
Where is Kakures located?
It is at 1.28348, 33.90499 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakures in?
It is in Uganda.