Location & Surroundings
Zigwe Island is an island in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mityana, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is 69 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 64 km away.
Overview
Zigwe Island is island in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type island (ISL)
- a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 22' 0" N, 31° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1162 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other islands nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zigwe Island
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zigwe Island, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
86 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 19.5 | 1.1 | 224 | 77 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 12 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 107 | 47 | 1,014.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 98 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 186 | 52 | 1,010.7 | 0.31 / 0.36 | 89 | 503.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.2 | 255 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 69 | 87.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.1 | 350 | 68 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 1.3 | 29 | 39 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 2.2 | 196 | 31 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 603.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 0.9 | 233 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 4 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.8 | 15 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 166 | 44 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 42.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 2.9 | 173 | 25 | 1,005.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 38 | 755.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.5 | 0.3 | 14 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 4 | 163.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zigwe Island?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 503 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zigwe Island today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Zigwe Island?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Zigwe Island?
Zigwe Island is a island.
What is the elevation of Zigwe Island?
DEM 1,162 m.
Where is Zigwe Island located?
It is at 0.36667, 31.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zigwe Island in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry