Location & Surroundings
Buguma is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuli, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is 95 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 41 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° 51' 44" N, 33° 14' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1119 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 642 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:55
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buguma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buguma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (252 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.34 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 | 19.5 | 1.3 | 252 | 84 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 0.7 | 233 | 97 | 1,015.4 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 0.4 | 188 | 74 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 104.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 0.5 | 235 | 43 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 96 | 704.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 1.8 | 122 | 83 | 1,016.0 | 1.31 / 1.34 | 77 | 108.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 0.6 | 212 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 5.89 / 7.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 330 | 88 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 3.95 | 100 | 58.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 25 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 2.45 | 79 | 698.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.9 | 0.7 | 351 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 5.83 / 8.28 | 100 | 91.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 0.3 | 36 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 20 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 77.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 1.0 | 4 | 49 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 640.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.0 | 0.4 | 273 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 6.34 / 6.34 | 100 | 136.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buguma?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 29.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buguma today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Buguma?
Local time is 05:55. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buguma?
Buguma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buguma?
DEM 1,119 m.
Where is Buguma located?
It is at 0.86222, 33.24188 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buguma in?
It is in Uganda.