Location & Surroundings
Kakures is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,095 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kumi, 18 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 58 km away.
Also known as: Kakuress
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
1° 18' 0" N, 33° 55' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1095 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 88 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:49
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kakures
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakures, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.1 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
6.6 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,008.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.7 | 6.6 | 118 | 46 | 1,008.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.6 | 197 | 70 | 1,012.9 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 100 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.0 | 187 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.13 / 0.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 331 | 66 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 1.5 | 299 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 705.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 0.8 | 294 | 59 | 1,013.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 2.3 | 201 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.20 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.5 | 202 | 65 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.4 | 2.1 | 216 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 752.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 169 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 52 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.6 | 322 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.67 / 0.80 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 266 | 65 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 43 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 1.1 | 104 | 34 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 92 | 850.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakures?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 6.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 30.1 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kakures?
Local time is 22:49. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakures?
Kakures is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kakures?
DEM 1,095 m.
Where is Kakures located?
It is at 1.30000, 33.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakures in?
It is in Uganda.