Location & Surroundings
Nkanda is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 2,270 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisoro, 7 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 375 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kisoro Airport, 9 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
1° 21' 0" S, 29° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 2270 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,235 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:33
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (130 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 18.4 | 1.4 | 130 | 68 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 136 | 58 | 1,012.9 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 81 | 541.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.4 | 1.1 | 154 | 83 | 1,017.2 | 0.07 / 0.32 | 7 | 169.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.4 | 0.6 | 153 | 81 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.7 | 0.7 | 109 | 63 | 1,018.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 59 | 58.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 172 | 62 | 1,012.6 | 1.94 / 1.97 | 55 | 695.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.5 | 0.5 | 335 | 88 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 80 | 187.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.0 | 1.2 | 303 | 98 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.1 | 0.5 | 94 | 78 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 22 | 77.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.5 | 106 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 6.04 / 6.20 | 84 | 811.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.2 | 0.5 | 126 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.55 / 6.75 | 100 | 196.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.2 | 0.3 | 57 | 93 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.4 | 0.8 | 27 | 77 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 62 | 83.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkanda?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.4 to 21.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 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 Nkanda today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Nkanda?
Local time is 20:33. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Nkanda?
Nkanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkanda?
DEM 2,270 m.
Where is Nkanda located?
It is at -1.35000, 29.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkanda in?
It is in Uganda.