Location & Surroundings
Nkwera is a settlement in Kagera, Tanzania, at 1,318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugene, 38 km to the southeast. The national capital Dodoma is about 755 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 98 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° 25' 17" S, 30° 50' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1318 m
- Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 422 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (TZS)
- Phone Prefix +255
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:40
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Nkwera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkwera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
17.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s W (289 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 17.4 | 0.7 | 289 | 54 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 27 | 36 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 77.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 2.6 | 78 | 22 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 862.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 77 | 52 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 175.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.5 | 0.6 | 296 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 1.8 | 96 | 45 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 85.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 0.2 | 32 | 40 | 1,009.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 55 | 481.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 32 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.43 / 0.50 | 22 | 124.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 0.8 | 321 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 72 | 46 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 67.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 2.1 | 92 | 27 | 1,007.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 81 | 679.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.8 | 262 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.34 / 0.36 | 5 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.8 | 1.0 | 293 | 64 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkwera?
Now 17.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Nkwera today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Nkwera?
Local time is 09:40. Time zone: Africa/Dar_es_Salaam (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Nkwera?
Nkwera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkwera?
DEM 1,318 m.
Where is Nkwera located?
It is at -1.42139, 30.84500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkwera in?
It is in Tanzania.