Location & Surroundings
Kigalama is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,077 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukomero, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is 67 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 75 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° 46' 0" N, 32° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1077 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 648 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:58
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Kigalama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigalama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (314 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.76 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 | 18.2 | 0.8 | 314 | 96 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 0.7 | 22 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 166 | 65 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 70 | 79.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 177 | 46 | 1,010.8 | 0.28 / 0.34 | 86 | 632.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.2 | 213 | 86 | 1,014.9 | 0.42 / 0.76 | 94 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 180 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 79 | 60 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 81.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 186 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.12 / 0.15 | 89 | 554.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.3 | 231 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.30 / 0.46 | 48 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 111 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 1.0 | 144 | 45 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 1.8 | 170 | 29 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 750.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.1 | 1.2 | 189 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 68 | 103.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigalama?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 633 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 Kigalama today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigalama?
Local time is 07:58. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kigalama?
Kigalama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kigalama?
DEM 1,077 m.
Where is Kigalama located?
It is at 0.76667, 32.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigalama in?
It is in Uganda.