Location & Surroundings
Mpugwe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masaka, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 105 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 79 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° 14' 36" S, 31° 47' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1283 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 435 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:24
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mpugwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpugwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.84 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 | 19.4 | 2.4 | 236 | 85 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 299 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 2.15 / 2.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 358 | 81 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 98 | 45.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 148 | 60 | 1,011.8 | 0.99 / 1.28 | 100 | 238.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 0.7 | 262 | 87 | 1,014.2 | 0.56 / 1.84 | 98 | 214.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 0.5 | 303 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 319 | 80 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 89 | 71.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 3.8 | 118 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 61 | 664.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 0.4 | 171 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.09 / 0.46 | 42 | 206.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 1.6 | 283 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.05 / 0.52 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 315 | 78 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 90 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 4.3 | 123 | 43 | 1,009.2 | 1.99 / 2.27 | 100 | 791.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 3.4 | 313 | 91 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 5 | 140.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpugwe?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 24.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 238 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpugwe today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mpugwe?
Local time is 05:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mpugwe?
Mpugwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpugwe?
DEM 1,283 m.
Where is Mpugwe located?
It is at -0.24333, 31.79389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpugwe in?
It is in Uganda.