Location & Surroundings
Kitwe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,209 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masaka, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 115 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 86 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° 22' 0" S, 31° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1209 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 411 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:05
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Kitwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 29.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.2 | 0.6 | 130 | 55 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 5.9 | 139 | 36 | 1,009.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 857.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 2.1 | 341 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 243.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 2.9 | 302 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.1 | 32 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 6.0 | 121 | 39 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 854.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 325 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 262.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 329 | 71 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 1.5 | 327 | 64 | 1,014.6 | 1.93 / 1.93 | 24 | 81.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 6.7 | 109 | 40 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 882.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 3.2 | 308 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 263.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 348 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 1.4 | 95 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 84 | 78.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitwe?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 29.0 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 858 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 Kitwe today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kitwe?
Local time is 16:05. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kitwe?
Kitwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitwe?
DEM 1,209 m.
Where is Kitwe located?
It is at -0.36667, 31.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitwe in?
It is in Uganda.