Location & Surroundings
Bombo is a town in Central Region, Uganda with 29,600 inhabitants, at 1,174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namasuba, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is 30 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 42 km away.
Also known as: Bumbu
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° 34' 26" N, 32° 30' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1174 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 29,600
- Pop. Density 635 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:39
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 25.6 | 0.8 | 52 | 52 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 0.7 | 169 | 39 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 668.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.1 | 46 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 5 | 92.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 0.3 | 64 | 83 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.3 | 101 | 53 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.2 | 135 | 43 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 552.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.7 | 85 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 58 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 0.4 | 2 | 84 | 1,010.0 | 0.11 / 0.16 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 1.0 | 139 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 58.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.8 | 1.9 | 38 | 33 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 618.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.8 | 72 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 138.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 358 | 75 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 0.6 | 337 | 61 | 1,015.7 | 0.12 / 0.19 | 96 | 56.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bombo?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 29.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Bombo today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bombo?
Local time is 16:39. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bombo?
Bombo is a populated place.
How many people live in Bombo?
Population about 29,600.
What is the elevation of Bombo?
DEM 1,174 m.
Where is Bombo located?
It is at 0.57387, 32.51545 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bombo in?
It is in Uganda.