Location & Surroundings
Mahangwe is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyarusozi, 14 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 235 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 24 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° 39' 56" N, 30° 29' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1502 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 678 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:11
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mahangwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mahangwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 26.2 | 1.1 | 71 | 51 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 93 | 98 | 1,017.5 | 1.96 / 1.96 | 92 | 176.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.6 | 1.5 | 187 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 0.3 | 126 | 85 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 14.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 0.5 | 168 | 46 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 556.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 0.4 | 249 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 87 | 116.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 1.2 | 200 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 135 | 70 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 35.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.6 | 0.4 | 336 | 34 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 831.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.3 | 118 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 122.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 215 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 51 | 55 | 1,014.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 54.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.5 | 1.3 | 336 | 44 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 665.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mahangwe?
Now 26.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 557 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 Mahangwe today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mahangwe?
Local time is 21:11. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mahangwe?
Mahangwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mahangwe?
DEM 1,502 m.
Where is Mahangwe located?
It is at 0.66568, 30.49648 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mahangwe in?
It is in Uganda.