Location & Surroundings
Namunkesu is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,109 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iganga, 10 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 110 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 32 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 41' 20" N, 33° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1109 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 452 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:28
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Namunkesu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Namunkesu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (127 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
65 %
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 | 21.4 | 0.7 | 127 | 78 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 1.2 | 121 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 26 | 820.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.6 | 194 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.75 / 0.92 | 19 | 207.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 101 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.8 | 132 | 70 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 99.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 1.1 | 73 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 912.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.8 | 260 | 65 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 251.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.3 | 0.7 | 149 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.0 | 1.8 | 131 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 100.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 1.2 | 22 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 917.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 228 | 64 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 255.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 300 | 70 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 1.1 | 56 | 62 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 39 | 95.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Namunkesu?
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 820 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 Namunkesu today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Namunkesu?
Local time is 20:28. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Namunkesu?
Namunkesu is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Namunkesu?
DEM 1,109 m.
Where is Namunkesu located?
It is at 0.68879, 33.50009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Namunkesu in?
It is in Uganda.