Location & Surroundings
Kyema is a peak in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,585 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapchorwa, 8 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 235 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kitale Airport, 79 km away.
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 23' 0" N, 34° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1585 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 269 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:32
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kyema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kyema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.8 | 17 | 47 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 0.8 | 156 | 32 | 1,010.4 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 38 | 852.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 148 | 50 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 220.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 1.6 | 148 | 58 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.9 | 15 | 43 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 109.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 171 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 85 | 682.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 2.3 | 113 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 89 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 1.6 | 128 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 1.7 | 52 | 49 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 107.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 4.3 | 155 | 64 | 1,009.9 | 5.45 / 5.45 | 91 | 639.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.8 | 144 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 2.16 | 67 | 58.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 133 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.4 | 16 | 51 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kyema?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 Kyema today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kyema?
Local time is 17:32. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kyema?
Kyema is a hill.
What is the elevation of Kyema?
DEM 1,585 m.
Where is Kyema located?
It is at 1.38333, 34.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kyema in?
It is in Uganda.