Location & Surroundings
Nkolongo is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,095 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buwenge, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is 72 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 31 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° 42' 55" N, 33° 5' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1095 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 850 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:26
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Nkolongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkolongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 18.5 | 0.9 | 118 | 90 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 115 | 55 | 1,014.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 5 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 2.5 | 168 | 30 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 56 | 783.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.5 | 160 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.29 / 0.30 | 16 | 165.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 0.8 | 84 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 0.4 | 130 | 53 | 1,015.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 25 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.9 | 192 | 43 | 1,009.3 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 45 | 670.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 147 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 1.84 / 1.92 | 50 | 152.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 17.3 | 1.1 | 179 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 0.7 | 117 | 70 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 62.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 176 | 46 | 1,008.4 | 0.04 / 0.24 | 91 | 707.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 62 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 9.26 / 9.50 | 99 | 63.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.8 | 1.0 | 69 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkolongo?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 32.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Nkolongo today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkolongo?
Local time is 11:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Nkolongo?
Nkolongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkolongo?
DEM 1,095 m.
Where is Nkolongo located?
It is at 0.71520, 33.08711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkolongo in?
It is in Uganda.