Location & Surroundings
Bugiri is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katabi, 11 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is 23 km to the north. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 10 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° 6' 47" N, 32° 34' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1160 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,287 p/km²
- Built-up 11.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:42
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bugiri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugiri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (290 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.5 | 1.9 | 290 | 71 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 1.3 | 8 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 203 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.56 / 1.27 | 8 | 97.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 4.9 | 173 | 52 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 24 | 906.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 4.0 | 20 | 69 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 257.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.2 | 1.5 | 49 | 80 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.5 | 115 | 61 | 1,015.4 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 91 | 83.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 4.4 | 167 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 773.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 3.5 | 240 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 260.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 2.2 | 37 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.2 | 333 | 50 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 101.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 6.8 | 187 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 880.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 3.0 | 308 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 227.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugiri?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 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 Bugiri today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bugiri?
Local time is 03:42. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugiri?
Bugiri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugiri?
DEM 1,160 m.
Where is Bugiri located?
It is at 0.11292, 32.56828 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugiri in?
It is in Uganda.