Location & Surroundings
Nyakatonzi is a scientific research base in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,020 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kisinga, 13 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 310 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 38 km away.
Basic Data
- Type scientific research base (STNB)
- a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 2' 0" S, 29° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1020 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:04
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Nyakatonzi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nyakatonzi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (53 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 19.1 | 3.8 | 53 | 91 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 149 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 2.39 / 2.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 128 | 77 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 52.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 1.9 | 325 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 98 | 579.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.3 | 14 | 68 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 96 | 168.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.4 | 351 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 113 | 63 | 1,016.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 59 | 65.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 0.6 | 159 | 32 | 1,008.7 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 14 | 895.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.8 | 2.4 | 50 | 67 | 1,013.2 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 73 | 248.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 83 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 136 | 63 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 40 | 75.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 1.7 | 169 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 36 | 873.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 1.0 | 43 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 49 | 248.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nyakatonzi?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 27.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Nyakatonzi today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nyakatonzi?
Local time is 06:04. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Nyakatonzi?
Nyakatonzi is a scientific research base.
What is the elevation of Nyakatonzi?
DEM 1,020 m.
Where is Nyakatonzi located?
It is at -0.03333, 29.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nyakatonzi in?
It is in Uganda.