Location & Surroundings
Kaungwe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,034 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakasongola, 35 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 125 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 94 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
1° 25' 0" N, 32° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1034 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:47
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Kaungwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaungwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 3.5 mm. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
3.48 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 | 20.3 | 0.4 | 278 | 88 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 2.6 | 192 | 88 | 1,016.8 | 3.44 / 3.44 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 1.2 | 240 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 525.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 3.0 | 185 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 1.23 / 1.35 | 100 | 171.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 3.1 | 48 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 2.13 / 3.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 306 | 79 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 43.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 50 | 49 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 766.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 3.7 | 228 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 12 | 207.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.5 | 171 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 59 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 1.6 | 90 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 899.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 5.1 | 150 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 247.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 2.1 | 68 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaungwe?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 3.5 mm. Solar peaks near 526 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kaungwe today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kaungwe?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kaungwe?
Kaungwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaungwe?
DEM 1,034 m.
Where is Kaungwe located?
It is at 1.41667, 32.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaungwe in?
It is in Uganda.