Location & Surroundings
Nakawa is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,081 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busesa, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 38 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° 41' 42" N, 33° 33' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1081 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,132 p/km²
- Built-up 7.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nakawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nakawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.2 | 32 | 70 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 0.8 | 250 | 55 | 1,013.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 5.0 | 218 | 29 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 832.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 296 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 100 | 121.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 0.6 | 70 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 319 | 54 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 3.4 | 176 | 26 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 850.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 358 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 94 | 136.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.5 | 0.5 | 133 | 69 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.1 | 71 | 49 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 87.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.8 | 188 | 31 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 788.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.6 | 188 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 2.71 / 2.71 | 88 | 175.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 1.4 | 224 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nakawa?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 833 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 Nakawa today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nakawa?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Nakawa?
Nakawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nakawa?
DEM 1,081 m.
Where is Nakawa located?
It is at 0.69504, 33.56504 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nakawa in?
It is in Uganda.