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Location & Surroundings

Kigumba is a town in Western Region, Uganda with 22,000 inhabitants, at 1,084 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masindi Port, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the south. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 30 km away.

Also known as: Kigomba

Overview

Kigumba is place in Western Uganda, Uganda.

It is located in Kiryandongo District, Uganda.

The elevation is around 1,180 metre.

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Basic Data

  • Country Uganda
  • Located in Kiryandongo District
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    1° 48' 30" N, 32° 0' 18" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1084 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kampala
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 22,000
  • Pop. Density 4,830 p/km²
  • Built-up 11.6%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Shilling (UGX)
  • Phone Prefix +256

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Alternate Names

Kigomba

Weather in Kigumba

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 W/m2.

Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 23.2 1.4 91 74 1,014.8 - / 0.00 91 0.0 n/a
6h 30.6 2.6 78 37 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 892.8 n/a
12h 21.7 1.3 178 65 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 6 231.2 n/a
18h 19.1 0.7 106 71 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 85 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 23.9 1.6 124 61 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 12 102.1 n/a
30h 31.7 2.5 73 33 1,007.8 0.00 / 0.00 91 896.5 n/a
36h 22.4 1.2 92 63 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 72 179.3 n/a
42h 19.3 1.8 146 73 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 24.3 1.7 140 64 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 101.9 n/a
54h 31.8 2.0 83 32 1,007.3 0.00 / 0.00 9 900.7 n/a
60h 21.5 1.7 190 63 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 237.5 n/a
66h 18.9 2.1 127 77 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Thursday 24.1 2.5 165 64 1,012.9 0.05 / 0.05 12 101.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigumba?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 893 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 Kigumba today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kigumba?
Local time is 20:51. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kigumba?
Kigumba is a populated place.
How many people live in Kigumba?
Population about 22,000.
What is the elevation of Kigumba?
DEM 1,084 m.
Where is Kigumba located?
It is at 1.80838, 32.00502 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigumba in?
It is in Uganda.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
geonames https://www.geonames.org/231406

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