Location & Surroundings
Lugano is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busia, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 22 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° 33' 19" N, 33° 57' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1106 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 589 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lugano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lugano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (5 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 26.8 | 1.2 | 5 | 47 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 2.5 | 161 | 68 | 1,014.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 140.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 141 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 56 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 97.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 1.8 | 244 | 35 | 1,009.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 82 | 857.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.4 | 103 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 3.65 / 3.71 | 98 | 134.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 125 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 125 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 102.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.3 | 1.3 | 91 | 25 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 919.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 1.6 | 196 | 69 | 1,013.1 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 5 | 242.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 131 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 3.1 | 115 | 46 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 104.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.5 | 0.8 | 40 | 23 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 926.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lugano?
Now 26.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 858 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lugano today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Lugano?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lugano?
Lugano is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lugano?
DEM 1,106 m.
Where is Lugano located?
It is at 0.55531, 33.96370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lugano in?
It is in Uganda.