- Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)
- Mountains & Terrain in Buhweju County
- Others in Buhweju County
- Alternate Names
- Weather in Buhweju County
- FAQ
Location & Surroundings
Buhweju County is a third-order administrative division in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,700 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rubirizi, 19 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 44 km away.
Also known as: Buhwezu
Overview
Buhweju County is county in Buhweju District, Western Region, Uganda.
It is located in Buhweju District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Buhweju District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 18' 0" S, 30° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1700 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 712 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:19
- Sunrise 06:51
- Sunset 18:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)
Mountains & Terrain in Buhweju County
Others in Buhweju County
Alternate Names
Weather in Buhweju County
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buhweju County, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
75 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 21.2 | 2.1 | 122 | 55 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 0.2 | 128 | 56 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 140 | 43 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 76.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 138 | 40 | 1,010.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 98 | 476.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.7 | 52 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.04 / 0.16 | 86 | 49.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 257 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 58 | 48 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 56.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.0 | 0.7 | 62 | 28 | 1,008.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 497.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 1.2 | 120 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 1.49 / 1.50 | 100 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 161 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.6 | 52 | 55 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 74.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 0.7 | 21 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 554.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.5 | 0.7 | 129 | 78 | 1,014.0 | 1.40 / 1.40 | 39 | 150.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buhweju County?
Now 21.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 476 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buhweju County today?
Sunrise around 06:51 and sunset around 18:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Buhweju County?
Local time is 04:19. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buhweju County?
Buhweju County is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Buhweju County?
DEM 1,700 m.
Where is Buhweju County located?
It is at -0.30000, 30.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buhweju County in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry