Location & Surroundings
Buikwe is a town in Central Region, Uganda with 18,500 inhabitants, at 1,230 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lugazi, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is 48 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 23 km away.
Overview
Buikwe is town in Central Region, Uganda.
It is located in Buikwe District, Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,220 metre.
Also known as: ZH 布伊奎区
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Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Buikwe District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 20' 15" N, 33° 0' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1230 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 18,500
- Pop. Density 383 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:53
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Buikwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buikwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
18.5 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.51 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 | 18.5 | 0.3 | 56 | 93 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 318 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 4.74 / 4.74 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.9 | 330 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 47 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 197 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 3.84 / 4.51 | 100 | 703.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.9 | 1.2 | 303 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 4.51 | 93 | 135.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 20 | 99 | 1,014.1 | 1.97 / 6.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 6 | 94 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 66 | 47.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.5 | 1.0 | 225 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 4.83 / 6.51 | 95 | 495.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 18.5 | 1.2 | 345 | 96 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 100 | 61.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.9 | 2.0 | 20 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 2.23 / 3.59 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.5 | 31 | 94 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 99 | 16.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 0.9 | 110 | 95 | 1,016.5 | 0.65 / 1.27 | 100 | 169.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.0 | 1.1 | 337 | 98 | 1,019.1 | 1.05 / 2.32 | 100 | 16.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buikwe?
Now 18.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buikwe today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buikwe?
Local time is 03:53. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buikwe?
Buikwe is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Buikwe?
Population about 18,500.
What is the elevation of Buikwe?
DEM 1,230 m.
Where is Buikwe located?
It is at 0.33750, 33.01056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buikwe in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)
- Official website buikwetowncouncil.com