Location & Surroundings
Kanama is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,468 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibanda, 25 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 235 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 23 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° 21' 0" S, 30° 34' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1468 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 673 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:24
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Kanama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,017.1 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 | 18.4 | 0.7 | 130 | 82 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 94 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 100 | 603.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 73 | 70 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.8 | 1.8 | 243 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 2.0 | 37 | 64 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 86.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 91 | 49 | 1,009.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 702.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.0 | 91 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 0.51 / 0.53 | 41 | 128.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.3 | 1.2 | 219 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.2 | 131 | 67 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 129 | 53 | 1,009.5 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 42 | 707.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 0.6 | 49 | 79 | 1,013.5 | 0.94 / 1.45 | 14 | 151.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 1.9 | 217 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 1.4 | 96 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 98.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanama?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Kanama today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kanama?
Local time is 16:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kanama?
Kanama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanama?
DEM 1,468 m.
Where is Kanama located?
It is at -0.35000, 30.56667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanama in?
It is in Uganda.