Location & Surroundings
Buinja is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,202 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namavundu, 7 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 145 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 31 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° 20' 45" N, 33° 52' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 1202 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,921 p/km²
- Built-up 16.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:33
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buinja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buinja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 28.2 | 4.4 | 222 | 47 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.3 | 118 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 2.59 / 2.59 | 87 | 125.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 2.7 | 124 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 3.5 | 130 | 55 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 96.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.1 | 4.9 | 215 | 43 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 893.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.0 | 3.1 | 101 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 97 | 204.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 75 | 73 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.18 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 57 | 52 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 92.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.5 | 4.5 | 210 | 47 | 1,006.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 61 | 821.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 2.9 | 72 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 1.94 / 1.95 | 62 | 143.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 128 | 79 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 3.3 | 120 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 40.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.0 | 3.5 | 225 | 54 | 1,006.5 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 550.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buinja?
Now 28.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 894 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 Buinja today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buinja?
Local time is 23:33. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buinja?
Buinja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buinja?
DEM 1,202 m.
Where is Buinja located?
It is at 0.34593, 33.87461 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buinja in?
It is in Uganda.