Location & Surroundings
Sinya is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,200 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manafwa, 13 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 195 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Sinye
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° 50' 3" N, 34° 14' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1200 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 941 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:04
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sinya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sinya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
23 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 21.4 | 1.5 | 174 | 74 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 321 | 55 | 1,009.7 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 68 | 851.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 105 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.12 / 1.36 | 31 | 181.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.4 | 110 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.57 / 1.93 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.9 | 286 | 70 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 3.4 | 337 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 5.67 / 5.67 | 97 | 712.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.5 | 2.8 | 149 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 2.85 | 100 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.6 | 110 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.7 | 0.6 | 282 | 69 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 45 | 116.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.4 | 352 | 61 | 1,009.5 | 1.89 / 1.99 | 78 | 828.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 2.1 | 131 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 3.00 / 4.99 | 96 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.3 | 1.6 | 109 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 1.5 | 320 | 70 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 102.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sinya?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 Sinya today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Sinya?
Local time is 17:04. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Sinya?
Sinya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sinya?
DEM 1,200 m.
Where is Sinya located?
It is at 0.83419, 34.24104 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sinya in?
It is in Uganda.