Location & Surroundings
Lugongo is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byakabanda, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bukoba Airport, 77 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° 47' 0" S, 31° 24' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1248 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 226 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:46
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lugongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lugongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 20.8 | 0.2 | 246 | 67 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 0.7 | 264 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.0 | 44 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 3.1 | 126 | 27 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 443.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.7 | 333 | 56 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 208.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.4 | 258 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 348 | 37 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 4.7 | 107 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 37 | 787.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.2 | 1.1 | 263 | 49 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 227.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 0.7 | 50 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.3 | 157 | 46 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 5.8 | 99 | 26 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 796.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 294 | 43 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 269.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lugongo?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 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 Lugongo today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Lugongo?
Local time is 03:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lugongo?
Lugongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lugongo?
DEM 1,248 m.
Where is Lugongo located?
It is at -0.78333, 31.40000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lugongo in?
It is in Uganda.