Location & Surroundings
Lukaya is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mubende, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, about 115 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° 27' 0" N, 31° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1252 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 796 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:42
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Lukaya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukaya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 W/m2.
Temperature
18.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 18.1 | 0.9 | 17 | 94 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 334 | 70 | 1,016.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 26 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 4.10 / 4.23 | 100 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.7 | 2.4 | 8 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 1.19 | 99 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.8 | 1.0 | 26 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 39 | 80 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 81.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 39 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 703.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.0 | 355 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 133.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.4 | 0.5 | 84 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 0.59 / 0.59 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 9 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 3.0 | 56 | 50 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 619.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.4 | 1.4 | 255 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 3.69 / 3.69 | 77 | 147.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 0.9 | 249 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukaya?
Now 18.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 21.8 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 383 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 Lukaya today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Lukaya?
Local time is 13:42. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lukaya?
Lukaya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Lukaya?
DEM 1,252 m.
Where is Lukaya located?
It is at 0.45000, 31.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukaya in?
It is in Uganda.