Location & Surroundings
Waswa is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lugazi, 7 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 43 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 26 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° 25' 44" N, 32° 57' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1216 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 476 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:27
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Waswa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waswa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.2 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 | 21.5 | 0.3 | 258 | 70 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 210 | 58 | 1,013.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 100 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 3.0 | 202 | 35 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 752.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 0.3 | 227 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 78 | 214.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.6 | 1 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 349 | 56 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 81.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 2.2 | 156 | 33 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 768.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 166 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 34 | 142.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.3 | 0.5 | 279 | 82 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 1.1 | 65 | 46 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 1.6 | 196 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 663.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 0.9 | 40 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.30 / 0.34 | 94 | 191.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.6 | 0.5 | 23 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waswa?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 753 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 Waswa today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Waswa?
Local time is 12:27. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Waswa?
Waswa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waswa?
DEM 1,216 m.
Where is Waswa located?
It is at 0.42885, 32.95103 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waswa in?
It is in Uganda.