Location & Surroundings
Kampala is a settlement in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sake, about 105 km to the east. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1455 km to the west. The nearest airport is Bukavu Kavumu Airport, about 125 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
1° 27' 23" S, 28° 5' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 689 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:37
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kampala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kampala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 20.1 | 0.4 | 117 | 99 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 134 | 92 | 1,014.9 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 97 | 30.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 1.8 | 283 | 44 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 59 | 756.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 73 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 1.13 / 1.24 | 89 | 233.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.6 | 125 | 97 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 0.5 | 104 | 75 | 1,013.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 51 | 75.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 212 | 65 | 1,007.7 | 0.17 / 0.29 | 94 | 701.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.0 | 228 | 93 | 1,009.6 | 0.74 / 1.03 | 99 | 116.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.7 | 0.3 | 157 | 99 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 194 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 1.33 / 2.02 | 96 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 1.6 | 233 | 43 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 75 | 725.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 0.5 | 76 | 98 | 1,010.4 | 4.94 / 4.97 | 100 | 187.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 19.2 | 0.6 | 95 | 99 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 1.78 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kampala?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 756 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 Kampala today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Kampala?
Local time is 11:37. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kampala?
Kampala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kampala?
DEM 689 m.
Where is Kampala located?
It is at -1.45642, 28.09615 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kampala in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.