Location & Surroundings
Kichwamba is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,311 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rubirizi, 6 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 48 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
0° 14' 42" S, 30° 7' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 1311 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 480 p/km²
- Built-up 6.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:59
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kichwamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kichwamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
67 %
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 | 22.9 | 0.2 | 237 | 74 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 1.4 | 321 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 1.61 / 1.61 | 94 | 688.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.9 | 215 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 2.31 / 3.92 | 100 | 130.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.4 | 114 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.5 | 262 | 81 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 0.3 | 250 | 48 | 1,009.7 | 2.23 / 2.23 | 82 | 705.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 120 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.10 / 2.33 | 35 | 144.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 0.8 | 138 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 0.7 | 311 | 76 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 79.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 190 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 55 | 601.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 96 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 36 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 0.8 | 188 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 0.3 | 65 | 64 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 43.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kichwamba?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 688 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 Kichwamba today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kichwamba?
Local time is 14:59. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kichwamba?
Kichwamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kichwamba?
DEM 1,311 m.
Where is Kichwamba located?
It is at -0.24500, 30.12389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kichwamba in?
It is in Uganda.