Location & Surroundings
Kasheshe is a hill in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,619 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rukungiri, 5 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 325 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 30 km away.
Also known as: Kasese
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° 53' 0" S, 29° 55' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1619 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 122 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:20
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kasheshe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kasheshe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
14.8 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (178 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
1.20 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 | 14.8 | 1.1 | 178 | 89 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 352 | 58 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 76.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 72 | 53 | 1,011.2 | 2.38 / 2.38 | 97 | 725.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.9 | 1.2 | 172 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 98 | 156.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.6 | 1.3 | 166 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 129 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 93.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 86 | 45 | 1,009.9 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 79 | 792.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.8 | 1.6 | 157 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 1.19 / 1.89 | 88 | 171.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 14.8 | 1.1 | 169 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 76 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 76.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 1.3 | 99 | 46 | 1,009.4 | 0.40 / 0.46 | 61 | 634.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 1.2 | 140 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.17 / 0.62 | 32 | 167.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.4 | 1.2 | 175 | 93 | 1,013.0 | 0.63 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kasheshe?
Now 14.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 14.6 to 24.6 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kasheshe today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kasheshe?
Local time is 11:20. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kasheshe?
Kasheshe is a hill.
What is the elevation of Kasheshe?
DEM 1,619 m.
Where is Kasheshe located?
It is at -0.88333, 29.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kasheshe in?
It is in Uganda.