- Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
- Places in Buikwe
- Mountains & Terrain in Buikwe
- Weather in Buikwe
- FAQ
Location & Surroundings
Buikwe is a fourth-order administrative division in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,249 m elevation. The national capital Kampala is 46 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Buikwe is sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,249 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 17' 33" N, 32° 59' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1249 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 214 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:09
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
Places in Buikwe
Weather in Buikwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buikwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.6 | 2.8 | 182 | 53 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.4 | 279 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 99 | 154.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 1.1 | 178 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.5 | 149 | 53 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 6 | 91.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 3.0 | 183 | 41 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 31 | 872.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 284 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 7 | 234.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 0.8 | 136 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 145 | 53 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 97.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.9 | 3.4 | 183 | 42 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 874.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 215 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 207.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 111 | 83 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.0 | 94 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 90.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.9 | 2.8 | 210 | 51 | 1,008.7 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 83 | 733.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buikwe?
Now 26.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 872 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 Buikwe today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Buikwe?
Local time is 00:09. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buikwe?
Buikwe is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Buikwe?
DEM 1,249 m.
Where is Buikwe located?
It is at 0.29253, 32.99373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buikwe in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry