Location & Surroundings
Kireka is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,238 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bombo, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is 32 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 45 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° 36' 0" N, 32° 35' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1238 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 195 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:26
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Kireka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kireka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 W/m2.
Temperature
17.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 17.2 | 0.9 | 205 | 95 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.1 | 237 | 82 | 1,017.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 188 | 55 | 1,012.2 | 0.09 / 0.25 | 100 | 402.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 105 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.28 / 0.54 | 100 | 104.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.0 | 1.0 | 50 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 344 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 80 | 61.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 204 | 58 | 1,010.8 | 0.24 / 0.30 | 81 | 542.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.4 | 249 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.15 / 0.45 | 52 | 98.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.7 | 0.4 | 29 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 38 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 207 | 40 | 1,009.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 69 | 625.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 76 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 6.38 / 6.43 | 100 | 126.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.1 | 0.5 | 62 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kireka?
Now 17.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 402 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 Kireka today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kireka?
Local time is 14:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kireka?
Kireka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kireka?
DEM 1,238 m.
Where is Kireka located?
It is at 0.60000, 32.58333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kireka in?
It is in Uganda.