Location & Surroundings
Bugulama is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lwakyomba, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 145 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 79 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° 5' 0" N, 31° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1106 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 246 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:46
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Weather in Bugulama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugulama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (42 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.94 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 | 30.1 | 1.7 | 42 | 43 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.9 | 1.0 | 225 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.1 | 215 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 0.1 | 188 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 57 | 98.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 2.3 | 48 | 38 | 1,008.8 | 0.77 / 0.94 | 12 | 895.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 206 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 212.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 196 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.17 / 0.27 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.7 | 0.9 | 192 | 77 | 1,015.4 | 0.54 / 0.81 | 28 | 72.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.5 | 1.0 | 64 | 46 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 744.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.3 | 210 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.92 / 0.92 | 35 | 131.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 328 | 96 | 1,011.3 | 0.79 / 1.71 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 1.6 | 191 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 3.38 / 5.08 | 100 | 22.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 1.4 | 242 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 289.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugulama?
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 896 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bugulama today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bugulama?
Local time is 01:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugulama?
Bugulama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugulama?
DEM 1,106 m.
Where is Bugulama located?
It is at 1.08333, 31.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugulama in?
It is in Uganda.