Location & Surroundings
Kenya is a fifth-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,206 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, less than 2 km away. The national capital Kampala is about 355 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 3 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 1' 37" N, 30° 54' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 1206 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19,873 p/km²
- Built-up 34.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Others in Kenya
Weather in Kenya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kenya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 289 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 17.8 | 1.6 | 83 | 98 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 98 | 87 | 1,016.0 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 20.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 92 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 0.1 | 279 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 97 | 241.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.9 | 260 | 85 | 1,011.7 | 0.45 / 0.83 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 103 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 5 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.9 | 106 | 44 | 1,008.8 | 0.62 / 0.73 | 94 | 835.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 2.4 | 268 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 2.78 / 3.51 | 100 | 109.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 1.5 | 234 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 127 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 98 | 68.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.0 | 159 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 3.72 / 3.87 | 98 | 834.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 3.5 | 184 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 20.84 / 24.70 | 100 | 105.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.0 | 1.9 | 233 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.53 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kenya?
Now 17.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 24.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 289 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 Kenya today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Kenya?
Local time is 12:09. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kenya?
Kenya is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kenya?
DEM 1,206 m.
Where is Kenya located?
It is at 3.02697, 30.90481 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kenya in?
It is in Uganda.