Location & Surroundings
Bugwisa is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,240 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buikwe, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 49 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 27 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° 16' 3" N, 33° 1' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1240 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 418 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:37
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bugwisa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bugwisa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.6 | 47 | 68 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 81 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 65 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.4 | 202 | 52 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 709.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 345 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 206.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.8 | 61 | 77 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 112 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 62 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 179 | 58 | 1,007.1 | 0.35 / 0.89 | 97 | 523.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.6 | 55 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 57 | 159.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 1.3 | 97 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 109 | 55 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 84.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 0.3 | 215 | 44 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 555.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 116 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 191.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.9 | 1.4 | 92 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.27 / 0.61 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bugwisa?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 26.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 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 Bugwisa today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bugwisa?
Local time is 13:37. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bugwisa?
Bugwisa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bugwisa?
DEM 1,240 m.
Where is Bugwisa located?
It is at 0.26753, 33.02011 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bugwisa in?
It is in Uganda.