Location & Surroundings
Kampala is a settlement in South Sulawesi, Indonesia, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maros, 5 km to the east. The national capital Jakarta is about 1410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, 8 km away.
Also known as: Kampalak
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
5° 0' 49" S, 119° 31' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 3 m
- Timezone Asia/Makassar
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 231 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Rupiah (IDR)
- Phone Prefix +62
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:21
- Sunrise 05:44
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kampala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kampala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.6 | 52 | 53 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 65 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.7 | 90 | 48 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.3 | 6.1 | 265 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 852.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 4.1 | 44 | 57 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 268.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 100 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 1.9 | 101 | 38 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 5.3 | 278 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 901.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 4.1 | 36 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 223.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 63 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 2.3 | 175 | 53 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 5.9 | 256 | 46 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 846.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.2 | 0.7 | 100 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 206.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kampala?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 32.3 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 853 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 05:43 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kampala?
Local time is 07:21. Time zone: Asia/Makassar (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Kampala?
Kampala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kampala?
DEM 3 m.
Where is Kampala located?
It is at -5.01350, 119.52490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kampala in?
It is in Indonesia.