Location & Surroundings
Bugema is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,129 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mbale, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 39 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
1° 2' 0" N, 34° 10' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1129 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,011 p/km²
- Built-up 11.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:28
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Bugema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
4.39 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 | 18.7 | 1.2 | 141 | 88 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 290 | 70 | 1,015.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 62 | 84.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.1 | 62 | 62 | 1,010.3 | 3.29 / 3.33 | 100 | 742.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 1.1 | 317 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.38 / 3.71 | 100 | 113.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 1.9 | 155 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.69 / 4.39 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 295 | 72 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 51 | 113.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 0.6 | 345 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 4.52 / 4.55 | 84 | 738.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 2.7 | 141 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 2.01 / 6.56 | 96 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.2 | 1.5 | 86 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.5 | 324 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 71 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 1.65 / 1.65 | 87 | 760.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.1 | 2.0 | 124 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.94 | 26 | 112.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.1 | 0.7 | 80 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugema?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 743 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bugema today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bugema?
Local time is 13:28. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugema?
Bugema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugema?
DEM 1,129 m.
Where is Bugema located?
It is at 1.03333, 34.16667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugema in?
It is in Uganda.