Location & Surroundings
Bigando is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byakabanda, 11 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 170 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 87 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° 39' 0" S, 31° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1246 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 637 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:50
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Bigando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bigando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 25.0 | 0.5 | 233 | 51 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 5.3 | 97 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 59 | 743.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 121 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.07 / 0.16 | 37 | 167.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 338 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 0.9 | 71 | 46 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 91.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 4.9 | 119 | 30 | 1,007.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 48 | 743.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 0.5 | 62 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 31 | 197.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 297 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.5 | 1.4 | 109 | 43 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 66.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.6 | 6.0 | 103 | 26 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 857.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.5 | 109 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 259.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 298 | 51 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 0.7 | 20 | 37 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 74 | 61.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bigando?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 743 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 Bigando today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bigando?
Local time is 18:50. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bigando?
Bigando is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bigando?
DEM 1,246 m.
Where is Bigando located?
It is at -0.65000, 31.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bigando in?
It is in Uganda.