Location & Surroundings
Bugalama is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,109 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busia, 19 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 24 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° 34' 0" N, 33° 57' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1109 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 469 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:47
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bugalama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugalama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
59 %
Precip
4.08 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 | 18.3 | 0.7 | 25 | 90 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 87 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 40 | 111.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 2.4 | 305 | 40 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 94 | 856.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 0.9 | 322 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 1.98 / 2.02 | 95 | 162.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.5 | 0.9 | 337 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 2.06 / 4.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 344 | 82 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 98.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 3.1 | 226 | 61 | 1,008.9 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 761.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 54 | 94 | 1,015.4 | 4.48 / 4.82 | 100 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.2 | 0.8 | 74 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 2.36 / 7.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 47 | 83 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.77 | 100 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 295 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 3.39 / 5.16 | 97 | 656.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.6 | 5.1 | 350 | 96 | 1,016.9 | 2.25 / 7.41 | 100 | 84.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.3 | 1.5 | 18 | 98 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 3.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugalama?
Now 18.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bugalama today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bugalama?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugalama?
Bugalama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugalama?
DEM 1,109 m.
Where is Bugalama located?
It is at 0.56667, 33.95000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugalama in?
It is in Uganda.