Location & Surroundings
Kitoma is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,113 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyangwali Refugee Camp, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 200 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 90 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
1° 6' 36" N, 30° 57' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1113 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 564 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:36
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kitoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 28.4 | 0.9 | 350 | 42 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 2.1 | 187 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 9 | 130.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 1.3 | 115 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.5 | 322 | 52 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 1.5 | 358 | 32 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 796.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 2.3 | 183 | 56 | 1,009.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 167.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 116 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 161 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 80 | 18.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.4 | 1.6 | 304 | 40 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 743.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 186 | 66 | 1,009.6 | 0.34 / 0.37 | 64 | 70.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.4 | 111 | 63 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 1.2 | 46 | 46 | 1,012.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 80.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.1 | 2.4 | 311 | 38 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 738.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitoma?
Now 28.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 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 Kitoma today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kitoma?
Local time is 00:36. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kitoma?
Kitoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitoma?
DEM 1,113 m.
Where is Kitoma located?
It is at 1.11000, 30.95861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitoma in?
It is in Uganda.