Location & Surroundings
Rwengwe is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,666 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutoma, 24 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 31 km away.
Also known as: Lwengo
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° 21' 0" S, 30° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1666 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 495 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:29
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Rwengwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwengwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
2.81 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 | 21.9 | 0.9 | 324 | 76 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.8 | 0.8 | 264 | 90 | 1,016.7 | 3.03 / 3.03 | 93 | 188.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 1.3 | 265 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.5 | 287 | 75 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 86 | 84.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 1.5 | 254 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 2.76 / 2.81 | 100 | 806.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 50 | 98 | 1,017.3 | 18.25 / 21.06 | 100 | 120.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 1.8 | 243 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 6.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.4 | 247 | 94 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 100 | 14.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.0 | 242 | 72 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.75 | 93 | 444.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 108 | 98 | 1,019.5 | 2.95 / 4.69 | 98 | 128.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 0.5 | 314 | 96 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 32 | 88 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 94 | 54.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 3.2 | 353 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.42 / 0.62 | 68 | 625.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwengwe?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 2.8 mm. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwengwe today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Rwengwe?
Local time is 03:29. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rwengwe?
Rwengwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rwengwe?
DEM 1,666 m.
Where is Rwengwe located?
It is at -0.35000, 30.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwengwe in?
It is in Uganda.