Location & Surroundings
Kitenga is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,262 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mubende, 13 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, about 115 km away.
Also known as: Kirenga
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° 31' 0" N, 31° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1262 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:09
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kitenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Temperature
16.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.4 hPa
Clouds
19 %
Precip
0.26 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 | 16.4 | 1.4 | 323 | 99 | 1,015.4 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.6 | 1.6 | 355 | 99 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 0.3 | 145 | 91 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 28.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.0 | 157 | 47 | 1,010.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 353.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.0 | 39 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.21 / 0.26 | 2 | 156.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.2 | 0.2 | 273 | 98 | 1,013.8 | 0.08 / 0.33 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 0.8 | 24 | 73 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 74.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 1.7 | 65 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 492.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.9 | 1.0 | 12 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.60 / 0.80 | 100 | 86.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.6 | 0.6 | 322 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 1.20 / 2.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.2 | 176 | 100 | 1,017.6 | 5.80 / 7.80 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 197 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 2.03 | 38 | 508.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.7 | 0.9 | 56 | 97 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 217.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitenga?
Now 16.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 354 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 Kitenga today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kitenga?
Local time is 04:09. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kitenga?
Kitenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitenga?
DEM 1,262 m.
Where is Kitenga located?
It is at 0.51667, 31.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitenga in?
It is in Uganda.