Location & Surroundings
Kasambya is a town in Central Region, Uganda with 15,700 inhabitants, at 1,248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyaka II Refugee Camp, 16 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 150 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, about 110 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° 26' 0" N, 31° 14' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1248 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 15,700
- Pop. Density 518 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:13
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Kasambya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasambya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,015.3 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 | 20.4 | 0.6 | 275 | 83 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 1.0 | 249 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 100 | 537.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.3 | 0.9 | 342 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 5.48 / 6.02 | 65 | 137.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 1.1 | 330 | 92 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.3 | 294 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 73.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 17 | 49 | 1,008.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 602.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 317 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.74 / 0.83 | 93 | 73.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.0 | 0.5 | 346 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 0.6 | 91 | 58 | 1,014.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 69 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 0.6 | 354 | 46 | 1,008.5 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 26 | 545.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 260 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.33 / 0.48 | 100 | 205.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.1 | 355 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.6 | 0.1 | 55 | 81 | 1,015.9 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 89 | 54.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasambya?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 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 Kasambya today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kasambya?
Local time is 16:13. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kasambya?
Kasambya is a populated place.
How many people live in Kasambya?
Population about 15,700.
What is the elevation of Kasambya?
DEM 1,248 m.
Where is Kasambya located?
It is at 0.43333, 31.23333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasambya in?
It is in Uganda.