Location & Surroundings
Bigando is a locality in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Masindi, 4 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 175 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 11 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 39' 14" N, 31° 44' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1152 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 262 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:13
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bigando
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bigando, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 191 W/m2.
Temperature
17.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,015.1 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 | 17.1 | 1.2 | 340 | 97 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 0.2 | 170 | 91 | 1,017.9 | 0.55 / 0.55 | 100 | 23.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 286 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.07 / 0.62 | 92 | 191.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.9 | 0.7 | 44 | 78 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 106.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.1 | 132 | 88 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 1.7 | 117 | 91 | 1,018.9 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 13.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 134 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 0.24 / 0.42 | 87 | 235.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.5 | 103 | 94 | 1,018.1 | 0.12 / 0.54 | 100 | 72.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.9 | 1.3 | 146 | 96 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.7 | 164 | 86 | 1,019.8 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 97 | 47.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.6 | 334 | 59 | 1,013.9 | 1.60 / 1.89 | 68 | 743.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 80 | 84 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 100 | 178.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.7 | 0.8 | 132 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bigando?
Now 17.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 22.5 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 191 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 06:34 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Bigando?
Local time is 15:13. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bigando?
Bigando is a locality.
What is the elevation of Bigando?
DEM 1,152 m.
Where is Bigando located?
It is at 1.65394, 31.74639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bigando in?
It is in Uganda.