Location & Surroundings
Zimwe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kalisizo, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bukoba Airport, 91 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° 31' 0" S, 31° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1202 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 255 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:20
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Zimwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zimwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
28.9 C
Wind
5.6 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 28.9 | 5.6 | 113 | 44 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 287 | 74 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 262.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 250 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 117 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 84.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 5.8 | 117 | 37 | 1,009.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 893.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 288 | 57 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 266.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 3.3 | 328 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.5 | 319 | 58 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 12.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.4 | 5.8 | 123 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 647.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.3 | 1.3 | 284 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 269.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 2.5 | 335 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 301 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 100 | 30.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.1 | 5.2 | 102 | 45 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 92 | 542.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zimwe?
Now 28.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 28.9 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 894 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 Zimwe today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Zimwe?
Local time is 02:20. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Zimwe?
Zimwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zimwe?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Zimwe located?
It is at -0.51667, 31.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zimwe in?
It is in Uganda.