Location & Surroundings
Kihanga is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,648 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rukungiri, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 310 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 34 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° 47' 0" S, 30° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1648 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 440 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:10
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Kihanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kihanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,017.1 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 | 19.4 | 1.6 | 116 | 79 | 1,017.1 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 1.0 | 22 | 38 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 685.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 125 | 75 | 1,015.3 | 0.52 / 0.58 | 99 | 99.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.3 | 0.4 | 209 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.9 | 1.5 | 119 | 62 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 35.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 1.2 | 93 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 792.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 140 | 91 | 1,016.7 | 2.23 / 2.23 | 94 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 0.9 | 143 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.6 | 119 | 64 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 80.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 88 | 50 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 570.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 173 | 84 | 1,015.7 | 0.75 / 0.81 | 46 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 237 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 2.0 | 105 | 52 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 81.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kihanga?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.3 to 26.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 685 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 Kihanga today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kihanga?
Local time is 19:10. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kihanga?
Kihanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kihanga?
DEM 1,648 m.
Where is Kihanga located?
It is at -0.78333, 30.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kihanga in?
It is in Uganda.