Location & Surroundings
Kigoma is a fifth-order administrative division in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,626 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ishaka, 2 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 51 km away.
Overview
Kigoma is A parish in Bushenyi District, Uganda.
It is located in Bushenyi District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Bushenyi District
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 32' 5" S, 30° 7' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1626 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,179 p/km²
- Built-up 12.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:34
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Places in Kigoma
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Weather in Kigoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 17.9 | 0.5 | 177 | 71 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.6 | 64 | 56 | 1,015.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 53 | 30.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 1.1 | 280 | 40 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 52 | 413.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 0.6 | 131 | 86 | 1,013.6 | 1.40 / 1.43 | 94 | 145.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 0.3 | 151 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 104 | 52 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 0.7 | 1 | 36 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 579.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 74 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 51 | 146.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.4 | 0.5 | 185 | 73 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 73 | 57 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 21.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 1.8 | 306 | 34 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 586.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.4 | 85 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 150.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.9 | 0.9 | 130 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.32 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigoma?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 26.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 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 Kigoma today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kigoma?
Local time is 10:34. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kigoma?
Kigoma is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kigoma?
DEM 1,626 m.
Where is Kigoma located?
It is at -0.53480, 30.12091 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigoma in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry