Location & Surroundings
Mukunyu is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyenjojo, 10 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 28 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' 0" N, 30° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1417 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 708 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:35
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Mukunyu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mukunyu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Temperature
17.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 17.8 | 0.3 | 266 | 91 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 272 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 0.3 | 160 | 67 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 54.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 0.6 | 2 | 38 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 747.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.2 | 262 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 29 | 121.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.6 | 0.5 | 333 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 139 | 63 | 1,015.2 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 81 | 61.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 2.1 | 341 | 45 | 1,009.0 | 0.28 / 0.39 | 85 | 615.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.7 | 1.2 | 210 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 2.59 / 2.98 | 100 | 158.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 0.2 | 79 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 143 | 82 | 1,016.4 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 77 | 28.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 0.1 | 302 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.19 / 0.41 | 98 | 672.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.3 | 0.6 | 282 | 90 | 1,014.3 | 0.55 / 0.95 | 99 | 45.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mukunyu?
Now 17.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 0.7 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 747 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mukunyu today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mukunyu?
Local time is 02:35. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mukunyu?
Mukunyu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mukunyu?
DEM 1,417 m.
Where is Mukunyu located?
It is at 0.65000, 30.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mukunyu in?
It is in Uganda.