Location & Surroundings
Kiruna is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namavundu, 9 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 46 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° 21' 0" N, 33° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1215 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kiruna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kiruna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 27.7 | 3.6 | 232 | 51 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 3.9 | 103 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 0 | 232.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.3 | 2.5 | 110 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 97 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 49.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 3.8 | 223 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 694.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 5.4 | 81 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 6 | 252.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 2.9 | 127 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 104 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 89.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.7 | 4.5 | 231 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 13 | 854.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 3.2 | 77 | 90 | 1,015.2 | 2.60 / 2.66 | 96 | 223.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 2 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.41 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.0 | 65 | 80 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 98 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.0 | 0.5 | 232 | 53 | 1,010.5 | 0.08 / 0.20 | 71 | 764.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kiruna?
Now 27.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 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 Kiruna today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kiruna?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kiruna?
Kiruna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kiruna?
DEM 1,215 m.
Where is Kiruna located?
It is at 0.35000, 33.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kiruna in?
It is in Uganda.