Location & Surroundings
Kichandi is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,129 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masindi, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 175 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 17 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° 36' 22" N, 31° 42' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1129 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 601 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:20
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kichandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kichandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 24.6 | 2.9 | 276 | 71 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.4 | 71 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 5.04 / 5.04 | 99 | 107.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 232 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 2.77 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 257 | 81 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 85.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 2.4 | 359 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.60 / 1.01 | 97 | 731.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 0.2 | 179 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 99 | 126.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.3 | 258 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 339 | 76 | 1,017.1 | 0.02 / 0.21 | 97 | 79.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.5 | 1.3 | 345 | 50 | 1,011.2 | 1.46 / 1.66 | 100 | 735.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.0 | 349 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 159.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 18 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 1.6 | 337 | 74 | 1,016.3 | 1.03 / 1.33 | 20 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 3.1 | 321 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 1.59 / 2.91 | 99 | 730.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kichandi?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kichandi today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kichandi?
Local time is 01:20. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kichandi?
Kichandi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kichandi?
DEM 1,129 m.
Where is Kichandi located?
It is at 1.60625, 31.70709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kichandi in?
It is in Uganda.