Location & Surroundings
Kuma is a stream in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,132 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hoima, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 175 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 56 km away.
Basic Data
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 23' 0" N, 31° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1132 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 659 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:06
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Kuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 22.5 | 0.3 | 256 | 79 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 124 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 86 | 69.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.5 | 0.8 | 90 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 1.1 | 89 | 86 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 43.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 2.8 | 41 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 577.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.3 | 91 | 79 | 1,013.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 65 | 149.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 126 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.80 / 0.90 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 71 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 5 | 95.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 1.1 | 27 | 59 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 71 | 720.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 178 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 84 | 158.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 106 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.16 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 78 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 96.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.3 | 1.0 | 51 | 43 | 1,007.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 57 | 802.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuma?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 577 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 Kuma today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kuma?
Local time is 21:06. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kuma?
Kuma is a stream.
What is the elevation of Kuma?
DEM 1,132 m.
Where is Kuma located?
It is at 1.38333, 31.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuma in?
It is in Uganda.