Location & Surroundings
Bugongi is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,545 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutoma, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 280 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 40 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° 37' 59" S, 30° 15' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1545 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 338 p/km²
- Built-up 6.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:38
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Bugongi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugongi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (328 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,017.9 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 | 18.4 | 0.9 | 328 | 86 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.7 | 314 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 5.09 / 5.09 | 100 | 650.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 273 | 95 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 4.38 | 97 | 132.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.8 | 303 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 2.2 | 307 | 81 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 77.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 2.2 | 294 | 71 | 1,012.2 | 4.26 / 4.27 | 95 | 820.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 38 | 96 | 1,017.8 | 1.67 / 5.94 | 100 | 51.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 1.4 | 272 | 97 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 2.74 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.3 | 0.5 | 234 | 96 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 290 | 85 | 1,016.2 | 3.79 / 4.30 | 100 | 290.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.4 | 1.2 | 119 | 97 | 1,020.4 | 0.00 / 3.47 | 100 | 27.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.0 | 1.1 | 270 | 96 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.0 | 0.5 | 93 | 90 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 99 | 28.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugongi?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 21.3 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Bugongi today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Bugongi?
Local time is 20:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugongi?
Bugongi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugongi?
DEM 1,545 m.
Where is Bugongi located?
It is at -0.63306, 30.25417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugongi in?
It is in Uganda.