Location & Surroundings
Bugushu is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,244 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasozi, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 215 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Bigushu · Bigusha
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' 0" N, 30° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1244 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 47 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:10
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bugushu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugushu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 16.3 | 0.8 | 50 | 96 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 29 | 78 | 1,017.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 94 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.8 | 26 | 59 | 1,011.2 | 0.70 / 0.71 | 100 | 636.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.9 | 1.4 | 347 | 99 | 1,016.4 | 1.51 / 2.22 | 57 | 125.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 0.2 | 117 | 99 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 0.3 | 345 | 88 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 51.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 0.5 | 117 | 38 | 1,008.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 98 | 758.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 0.0 | 73 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 1.66 / 1.67 | 44 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.5 | 0.4 | 8 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 1.27 / 2.94 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 0.8 | 351 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 95 | 91.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 92 | 83 | 1,009.0 | 4.39 / 4.57 | 100 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.6 | 0.4 | 307 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 14.67 / 19.24 | 100 | 14.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.0 | 0.9 | 348 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 2.83 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugushu?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 24.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Bugushu today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bugushu?
Local time is 10:10. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugushu?
Bugushu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugushu?
DEM 1,244 m.
Where is Bugushu located?
It is at 0.10000, 30.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugushu in?
It is in Uganda.