Location & Surroundings
Bowa is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,197 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namasuba, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is 41 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 52 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' 52" N, 32° 27' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1197 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 468 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Bowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
2.56 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 | 18.4 | 0.8 | 132 | 95 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.2 | 163 | 68 | 1,013.8 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 88 | 75.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.6 | 2.3 | 204 | 44 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 661.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.7 | 210 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.25 / 0.44 | 99 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.9 | 338 | 97 | 1,013.0 | 2.13 / 2.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.7 | 317 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 37 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 1.2 | 182 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 2.18 / 3.54 | 54 | 706.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 167 | 85 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.50 | 97 | 184.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 1.4 | 360 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 360 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 84 | 66.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 1.2 | 159 | 37 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 72 | 600.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 209 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 1.11 / 1.15 | 90 | 146.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.5 | 1.1 | 314 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bowa?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 2.6 mm. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bowa today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bowa?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bowa?
Bowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bowa?
DEM 1,197 m.
Where is Bowa located?
It is at 0.66444, 32.46389 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bowa in?
It is in Uganda.