Location & Surroundings
Luwafu is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bunamwaya, 5 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 9 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° 16' 11" N, 32° 35' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1198 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16,883 p/km²
- Built-up 38.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:03
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Luwafu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Luwafu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 W/m2.
Temperature
16.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 16.6 | 0.6 | 19 | 65 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 342 | 44 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 90.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 5.3 | 177 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 885.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 232 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 219.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.9 | 21 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 344 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 67 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 4.0 | 149 | 40 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 751.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 221 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 1.6 | 10 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.5 | 35 | 39 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 97.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 4.6 | 177 | 37 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 870.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 273 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 235.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.9 | 0.6 | 330 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luwafu?
Now 16.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 29.0 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 886 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 Luwafu today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Luwafu?
Local time is 09:03. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Luwafu?
Luwafu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Luwafu?
DEM 1,198 m.
Where is Luwafu located?
It is at 0.26986, 32.59864 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luwafu in?
It is in Uganda.