Location & Surroundings
Mbale is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbarara, 11 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 245 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 16 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° 42' 0" S, 30° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1539 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 460 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:30
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Weather in Mbale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 9.4 mm. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
9.42 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 | 18.9 | 1.7 | 289 | 88 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 3 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 12 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.05 / 0.26 | 86 | 67.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.8 | 116 | 69 | 1,011.5 | 4.64 / 4.90 | 95 | 822.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.1 | 1.8 | 255 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 4.52 / 9.42 | 74 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.4 | 1.4 | 250 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 151 | 75 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 41.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 1.3 | 141 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 759.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.9 | 0.7 | 54 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 54 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 1.4 | 332 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 65 | 66 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 1.2 | 127 | 40 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 832.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.7 | 2.3 | 7 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 1.14 / 1.14 | 88 | 114.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbale?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 9.4 mm. Solar peaks near 822 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 9.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbale today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Mbale?
Local time is 09:30. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mbale?
Mbale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbale?
DEM 1,539 m.
Where is Mbale located?
It is at -0.70000, 30.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbale in?
It is in Uganda.