Location & Surroundings
Kiruko is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,051 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 39 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 51 km away.
Also known as: Eruko
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
1° 33' 0" N, 33° 12' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1051 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 743 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kiruko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiruko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 864 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
2.74 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 | 20.3 | 2.1 | 102 | 88 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.3 | 2.8 | 147 | 91 | 1,017.0 | 7.12 / 7.12 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 2.8 | 165 | 85 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 2.99 | 33 | 89.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 0.7 | 327 | 63 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.51 | 69 | 863.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 0.2 | 312 | 77 | 1,014.8 | 1.24 / 2.74 | 88 | 181.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 51 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.31 / 3.06 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 134 | 80 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 3 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 1.2 | 100 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 880.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 1.6 | 17 | 66 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 220.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 127 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.36 / 0.36 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 142 | 74 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 18 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 192 | 61 | 1,008.7 | 0.71 / 0.99 | 97 | 797.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 1.5 | 90 | 71 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 95 | 104.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiruko?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 864 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kiruko today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kiruko?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kiruko?
Kiruko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiruko?
DEM 1,051 m.
Where is Kiruko located?
It is at 1.55000, 33.20000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiruko in?
It is in Uganda.