Location & Surroundings
Kem is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abim, 10 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 295 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kotido Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Keni
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
2° 41' 0" N, 33° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1185 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:07
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.0 | 1.6 | 81 | 52 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 2.5 | 92 | 26 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 846.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 114 | 46 | 1,012.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 70 | 64.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 1.7 | 62 | 56 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.8 | 69 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 3.5 | 63 | 30 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 787.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.9 | 101 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 34 | 140.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.6 | 24 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 2.7 | 107 | 50 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 2.4 | 83 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 744.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 257 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 0.96 / 1.00 | 100 | 90.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 305 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 1.9 | 51 | 49 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 99.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kem?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 32.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 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 Kem today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kem?
Local time is 18:07. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kem?
Kem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kem?
DEM 1,185 m.
Where is Kem located?
It is at 2.68333, 33.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kem in?
It is in Uganda.