Location & Surroundings
Mende is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wakiso, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 22 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 31 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° 28' 3" N, 32° 27' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1175 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 949 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:54
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 20.6 | 0.9 | 172 | 80 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 143 | 78 | 1,013.8 | 3.13 / 3.13 | 9 | 101.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 157 | 50 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 87 | 628.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.8 | 152 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 158.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.4 | 135 | 72 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 0.3 | 111 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 99 | 37.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 0.9 | 137 | 39 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 95 | 601.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.2 | 113 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 8 | 102.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 0.4 | 351 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 134 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 20.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 1.9 | 159 | 37 | 1,005.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 554.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 115 | 73 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 144.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 0.9 | 77 | 78 | 1,009.7 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mende?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Mende today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mende?
Local time is 12:54. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mende?
Mende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mende?
DEM 1,175 m.
Where is Mende located?
It is at 0.46744, 32.45626 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mende in?
It is in Uganda.