Location & Surroundings
Mgahinga Forest is a forest(s) in Western Region, Uganda, at 2,880 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kinigi, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 380 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 15 km away.
Also known as: Mgahinga Forest and Game Reserve
Overview
Mgahinga Forest is DE Wald in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type forest(s) (FRST)
- an area dominated by tree vegetation
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 23' 0" S, 29° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2880 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mgahinga Forest
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mgahinga Forest, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 19.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (169 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
2.67 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 | 13.2 | 0.7 | 169 | 90 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.2 | 139 | 69 | 1,017.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 33 | 89.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.3 | 106 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 3.78 / 3.87 | 78 | 723.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.6 | 0.8 | 176 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 3.17 / 7.04 | 100 | 194.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 0.5 | 158 | 89 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 2.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 0.4 | 114 | 62 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.2 | 117 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 2.19 / 2.19 | 54 | 615.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 13.6 | 0.5 | 242 | 97 | 1,017.5 | 26.46 / 28.65 | 100 | 171.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 0.8 | 88 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 0.4 | 106 | 86 | 1,017.7 | 0.11 / 0.27 | 97 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 0.9 | 121 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 6.15 / 6.42 | 98 | 636.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 0.8 | 177 | 95 | 1,018.5 | 4.51 / 10.93 | 100 | 112.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 13.1 | 0.5 | 159 | 87 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mgahinga Forest?
Now 13.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.2 to 19.2 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mgahinga Forest today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Mgahinga Forest?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mgahinga Forest?
Mgahinga Forest is a forest(s).
What is the elevation of Mgahinga Forest?
DEM 2,880 m.
Where is Mgahinga Forest located?
It is at -1.38333, 29.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mgahinga Forest in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry