Location & Surroundings
Babu is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 947 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nebbi, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 33 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
2° 22' 43" N, 31° 12' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 947 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 322 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:19
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Babu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Babu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,006.5 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 | 32.2 | 2.1 | 219 | 34 | 1,006.5 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.7 | 230 | 50 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 209.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 2.9 | 223 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.7 | 184 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 3.0 | 153 | 41 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 546.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.2 | 272 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 100 | 220.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 184 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 171 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 0.17 / 0.30 | 100 | 47.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 2.5 | 190 | 47 | 1,007.5 | 1.32 / 1.62 | 100 | 803.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 1.3 | 248 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 184.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.8 | 249 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 2.24 / 3.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 1.1 | 155 | 75 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 100 | 65.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 0.4 | 211 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.08 / 1.22 | 88 | 741.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Babu?
Now 32.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 546 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 Babu today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Babu?
Local time is 03:19. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Babu?
Babu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Babu?
DEM 947 m.
Where is Babu located?
It is at 2.37852, 31.20791 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Babu in?
It is in Uganda.