Location & Surroundings
Kanyigiri is a hill in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutoma, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Kanyegiri
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 28' 0" S, 30° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1460 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:07
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanyigiri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanyigiri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 564 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 28.1 | 3.2 | 108 | 33 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 90 | 63 | 1,013.2 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 98 | 154.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 4 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.29 / 0.70 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 156 | 52 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 79.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 1.9 | 171 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 564.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 145 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 91 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 1.7 | 287 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 1.45 / 1.83 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 110 | 61 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 7 | 78.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.6 | 3.1 | 72 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.09 | 96 | 648.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 1.4 | 348 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 1.85 / 1.94 | 45 | 114.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.6 | 266 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 92 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 62.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.9 | 2.6 | 86 | 31 | 1,008.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 88 | 741.7 | 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 Kanyigiri?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 28.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 564 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 Kanyigiri today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kanyigiri?
Local time is 02:07. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kanyigiri?
Kanyigiri is a hill.
What is the elevation of Kanyigiri?
DEM 1,460 m.
Where is Kanyigiri located?
It is at -0.46667, 30.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanyigiri in?
It is in Uganda.