Location & Surroundings
Kashongi is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,310 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakivale Refugee Camp, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 225 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Kashojo
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° 50' 17" S, 30° 56' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1310 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,018 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:47
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kashongi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kashongi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.78 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 | 21.0 | 0.3 | 31 | 60 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 1.3 | 332 | 74 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.4 | 30 | 60 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 83.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 2.1 | 140 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 94 | 699.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 3.4 | 329 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.75 / 0.78 | 58 | 133.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.1 | 1.1 | 30 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 2.2 | 355 | 79 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 35 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 586.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 0.4 | 16 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.49 / 0.51 | 20 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.4 | 334 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 354 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 39 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.8 | 58 | 72 | 1,011.1 | 1.62 / 1.65 | 100 | 522.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.9 | 0.6 | 294 | 78 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 13 | 125.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kashongi?
Now 21.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 26.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 699 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kashongi today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Kashongi?
Local time is 05:47. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kashongi?
Kashongi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kashongi?
DEM 1,310 m.
Where is Kashongi located?
It is at -0.83806, 30.94111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kashongi in?
It is in Uganda.