Location & Surroundings
Kakwata is a stream in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,064 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigumba, 13 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 190 km to the south. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Kawata
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 55' 33" N, 31° 59' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1064 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 20:08
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kakwata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kakwata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 774 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (22 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.42 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 | 24.5 | 1.0 | 22 | 68 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 1.0 | 293 | 46 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 773.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 1.1 | 156 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 292 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.5 | 309 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 29 | 97.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 1.6 | 318 | 48 | 1,008.1 | 0.14 / 0.56 | 92 | 698.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 41 | 71 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 165.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 202 | 67 | 1,010.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.7 | 1.2 | 338 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 0.8 | 138 | 30 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 836.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 206 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 149.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 146 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 2.25 / 2.25 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.6 | 1.6 | 181 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 21.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kakwata?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 29.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 774 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kakwata today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kakwata?
Local time is 20:08. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kakwata?
Kakwata is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kakwata?
DEM 1,064 m.
Where is Kakwata located?
It is at 1.92579, 31.99080 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kakwata in?
It is in Uganda.