Location & Surroundings
Bufuta is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,180 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mayuge, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is 94 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 18 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° 24' 54" N, 33° 25' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1180 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,100 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:38
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bufuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bufuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 848 W/m2.
Temperature
18.0 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
25 %
Precip
1.13 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 | 18.0 | 0.5 | 244 | 90 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 134 | 76 | 1,017.8 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 60 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 3.2 | 209 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 66 | 848.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 2.5 | 162 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.49 / 0.70 | 60 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 1.5 | 92 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.42 / 1.13 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 86 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 99 | 105.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 202 | 52 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 91 | 805.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 2.8 | 112 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 2.16 / 2.25 | 100 | 207.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.7 | 0.7 | 74 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.12 / 2.36 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.7 | 122 | 83 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 41.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 2.5 | 159 | 53 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 702.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 3.9 | 147 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 1.55 / 1.86 | 95 | 163.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.0 | 2.3 | 147 | 89 | 1,010.9 | 0.19 / 2.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bufuta?
Now 18.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.0 to 26.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 848 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bufuta today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bufuta?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bufuta?
Bufuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bufuta?
DEM 1,180 m.
Where is Bufuta located?
It is at 0.41493, 33.42223 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bufuta in?
It is in Uganda.