Location & Surroundings
Kigwera is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wanseko, 2 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 245 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Pakuba Airport, 18 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
2° 9' 59" N, 31° 23' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 628 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,562 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:46
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kigwera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kigwera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 22.4 | 0.5 | 337 | 68 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 39 | 61 | 1,015.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 52.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 4.1 | 233 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 660.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 1.9 | 222 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 216.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.1 | 309 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 0.3 | 117 | 61 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 31 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.6 | 1.4 | 166 | 28 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 877.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 228 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 247.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.3 | 99 | 59 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.4 | 73 | 46 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 2.0 | 216 | 30 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 899.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 175 | 54 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 246.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 1.7 | 86 | 55 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kigwera?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kigwera today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kigwera?
Local time is 08:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kigwera?
Kigwera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kigwera?
DEM 628 m.
Where is Kigwera located?
It is at 2.16652, 31.39868 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kigwera in?
It is in Uganda.