Location & Surroundings
Wankole is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,083 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buwenge, 11 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 82 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 29 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° 44' 38" N, 33° 10' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1083 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,010 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:55
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Wankole
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wankole, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
19.3 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.3 | 0.4 | 212 | 94 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 2.5 | 206 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 620.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 130 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 3.25 / 3.45 | 100 | 47.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.0 | 0.8 | 60 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.7 | 326 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 26.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 1.7 | 257 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 487.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 0.7 | 184 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 100 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 358 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 1.0 | 32 | 65 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 54 | 96.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 0.6 | 9 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 780.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.0 | 1.1 | 120 | 66 | 1,012.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 0.2 | 81 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.5 | 0.7 | 194 | 53 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 89.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wankole?
Now 19.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Wankole today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Wankole?
Local time is 17:55. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Wankole?
Wankole is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wankole?
DEM 1,083 m.
Where is Wankole located?
It is at 0.74379, 33.18274 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wankole in?
It is in Uganda.