Location & Surroundings
Kichumbi Swamp is a marsh(es) in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,879 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabale, 12 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 340 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Michumbi Swamp
Overview
Kichumbi Swamp is DE Sumpf in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type marsh(es) (MRSH)
- a wetland dominated by grass-like vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 21' 0" S, 30° 1' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1879 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 902 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:14
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kichumbi Swamp
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kichumbi Swamp, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 427 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 0.2 | 50 | 65 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 1.1 | 262 | 66 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.5 | 90 | 50 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 3.1 | 98 | 41 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 426.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.2 | 1.4 | 312 | 68 | 1,014.6 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 199.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 1.3 | 284 | 66 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 103 | 53 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 48.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 3.0 | 88 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 708.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.0 | 0.7 | 326 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 136.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 1.5 | 289 | 59 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 2.4 | 84 | 43 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 38.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 88 | 25 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 848.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 0.9 | 2 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 144.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kichumbi Swamp?
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 23.3 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 427 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kichumbi Swamp today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kichumbi Swamp?
Local time is 06:14. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kichumbi Swamp?
Kichumbi Swamp is a marsh(es).
What is the elevation of Kichumbi Swamp?
DEM 1,879 m.
Where is Kichumbi Swamp located?
It is at -1.35000, 30.01667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kichumbi Swamp in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry