Location & Surroundings
Bufuma is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,716 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manafwa, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 215 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 38 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° 56' 18" N, 34° 23' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1716 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,268 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:45
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bufuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bufuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 21.7 | 1.5 | 287 | 58 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.3 | 2.3 | 66 | 74 | 1,016.2 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 72 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 2.1 | 56 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 174 | 51 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 121.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.8 | 34 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 97 | 545.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 2.3 | 52 | 73 | 1,014.7 | 0.23 / 0.90 | 80 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.7 | 2.4 | 61 | 73 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 241 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.2 | 2.6 | 55 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 2.12 / 2.12 | 99 | 520.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 2.5 | 106 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.88 | 95 | 48.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.6 | 1.9 | 57 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.7 | 0.9 | 61 | 66 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 85 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.6 | 1.1 | 66 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 2.23 / 2.42 | 100 | 545.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bufuma?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 21.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bufuma today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Bufuma?
Local time is 01:45. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bufuma?
Bufuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bufuma?
DEM 1,716 m.
Where is Bufuma located?
It is at 0.93824, 34.39250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bufuma in?
It is in Uganda.