Location & Surroundings
Kiguma is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Fort Portal, 6 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 7 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° 38' 55" N, 30° 13' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1585 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,361 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:38
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kiguma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiguma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 18.5 | 0.5 | 286 | 91 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 0.7 | 36 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 2.32 / 2.32 | 30 | 491.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.9 | 1.2 | 184 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 7.44 / 9.76 | 100 | 177.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.2 | 0.4 | 213 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.4 | 44 | 60 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 64 | 57 | 1,010.1 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 88 | 650.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.1 | 0.8 | 184 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 1.07 / 1.35 | 73 | 69.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 0.3 | 332 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 0.3 | 41 | 76 | 1,016.4 | 0.46 / 0.49 | 100 | 69.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.2 | 337 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 2.66 / 3.15 | 94 | 599.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.5 | 1.6 | 286 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 7.89 / 11.04 | 100 | 162.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.2 | 0.3 | 275 | 99 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 4.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.3 | 0.5 | 97 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 33.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiguma?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.2 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 491 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 Kiguma today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kiguma?
Local time is 18:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kiguma?
Kiguma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiguma?
DEM 1,585 m.
Where is Kiguma located?
It is at 0.64857, 30.22205 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiguma in?
It is in Uganda.