Location & Surroundings
Simbya is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 892 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyahuka, 2 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bundibugyo Airport, 8 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° 40' 22" N, 30° 0' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 892 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,327 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:57
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Simbya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Simbya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Temperature
16.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
0.83 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 | 16.1 | 0.3 | 129 | 88 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 25 | 80 | 1,017.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 96 | 33.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.4 | 109 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 3.17 / 3.39 | 96 | 519.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 0.9 | 129 | 99 | 1,016.6 | 24.62 / 28.01 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.6 | 1.2 | 160 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 41 | 78 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 1.6 | 22 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 1.45 / 1.45 | 30 | 739.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.9 | 1.3 | 154 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.33 / 1.78 | 99 | 241.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.5 | 1.6 | 183 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 2.19 / 3.97 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 350 | 78 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 25 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.5 | 27 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 1.70 / 1.85 | 13 | 854.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.5 | 175 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.04 | 100 | 232.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 1.1 | 169 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.69 / 1.73 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Simbya?
Now 16.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.6 to 23.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 519 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Simbya today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Simbya?
Local time is 12:57. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Simbya?
Simbya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Simbya?
DEM 892 m.
Where is Simbya located?
It is at 0.67273, 30.01082 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Simbya in?
It is in Uganda.