Location & Surroundings
Buganda is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kakiri, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is 25 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 34 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° 28' 30" N, 32° 25' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1162 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 757 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:40
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buganda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buganda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.7 | 0.4 | 184 | 87 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 161 | 59 | 1,016.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 32 | 84.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 1.4 | 143 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.26 / 0.35 | 93 | 724.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 244 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 63 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 1.4 | 128 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 161 | 55 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.2 | 165 | 36 | 1,007.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 76 | 805.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 0.9 | 231 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.79 / 0.80 | 63 | 87.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.0 | 0.6 | 110 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.3 | 116 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 60 | 94.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 3.1 | 158 | 51 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 16 | 656.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.4 | 156 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 1.25 / 1.28 | 96 | 213.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.8 | 0.1 | 49 | 95 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buganda?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 17.7 to 28.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 725 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 Buganda today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buganda?
Local time is 12:40. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buganda?
Buganda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buganda?
DEM 1,162 m.
Where is Buganda located?
It is at 0.47493, 32.42372 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buganda in?
It is in Uganda.