Location & Surroundings
Kona is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wakiso, 3 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 23 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' 53" N, 32° 27' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1198 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,019 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:27
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kona
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kona, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (39 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
32 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.9 | 2.0 | 39 | 45 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 5.3 | 162 | 31 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 893.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 200 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 190.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.6 | 1.3 | 295 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 1.0 | 120 | 47 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 17 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 4.3 | 167 | 30 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 835.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 282 | 58 | 1,010.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 60 | 200.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 343 | 66 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 0.7 | 41 | 42 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 3.2 | 160 | 40 | 1,006.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 67 | 763.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 27 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.54 / 0.58 | 100 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.9 | 24 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.2 | 0.9 | 66 | 77 | 1,015.1 | 0.62 / 0.63 | 100 | 27.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kona?
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.6 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Kona today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kona?
Local time is 18:27. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kona?
Kona is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kona?
DEM 1,198 m.
Where is Kona located?
It is at 0.38143, 32.45323 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kona in?
It is in Uganda.