Location & Surroundings
Sikude is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busia, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Sikude is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,185 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 30' 46" N, 34° 4' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1185 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,350 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:43
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Sikude
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sikude, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.30 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 | 19.7 | 1.5 | 141 | 79 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 83 | 58 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 1.4 | 250 | 45 | 1,010.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 77 | 724.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 0.5 | 153 | 78 | 1,015.4 | 0.75 / 0.80 | 76 | 142.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 1.9 | 122 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 98 | 53 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 63 | 24 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 925.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 2.0 | 186 | 61 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 250.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.8 | 1.5 | 108 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 79 | 43 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 104.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 1.7 | 30 | 23 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 923.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 157 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 88 | 241.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.9 | 128 | 62 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sikude?
Now 19.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 724 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sikude today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Sikude?
Local time is 09:43. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sikude?
Sikude is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Sikude?
DEM 1,185 m.
Where is Sikude located?
It is at 0.51278, 34.06793 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sikude in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry