Location & Surroundings
Rwiimi is a town in Western Region, Uganda with 18,600 inhabitants, at 1,111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hima, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 26 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° 22' 46" N, 30° 13' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 1111 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 18,600
- Pop. Density 537 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:06
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Rwiimi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rwiimi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
20.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 20.2 | 0.5 | 85 | 80 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 0.1 | 327 | 50 | 1,011.6 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 99 | 546.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.0 | 1.6 | 360 | 92 | 1,016.6 | 1.24 / 2.08 | 84 | 57.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 0.5 | 277 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.1 | 136 | 62 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 74 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 0.4 | 134 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.25 / 0.31 | 95 | 846.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 314 | 95 | 1,015.6 | 2.52 / 2.83 | 72 | 90.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 313 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 1.1 | 154 | 59 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 92 | 44 | 1,008.8 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 96 | 720.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 285 | 71 | 1,012.6 | 0.25 / 0.41 | 100 | 106.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 0.7 | 288 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 1.13 / 1.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 0.2 | 130 | 68 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 77.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rwiimi?
Now 20.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 27.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Rwiimi today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Rwiimi?
Local time is 15:06. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rwiimi?
Rwiimi is a populated locality.
How many people live in Rwiimi?
Population about 18,600.
What is the elevation of Rwiimi?
DEM 1,111 m.
Where is Rwiimi located?
It is at 0.37957, 30.23039 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rwiimi in?
It is in Uganda.