Location & Surroundings
Bukalu is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,088 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuli, 9 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 100 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 56 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° 59' 38" N, 33° 11' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1088 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 216 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukalu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukalu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (134 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 25.7 | 1.1 | 134 | 58 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 0.5 | 170 | 41 | 1,009.2 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 98 | 661.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 230 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 114.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.3 | 135 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 0.9 | 174 | 52 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 2.2 | 18 | 30 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 688.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 2.2 | 151 | 63 | 1,010.2 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 99 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.8 | 0.6 | 139 | 81 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 1.3 | 66 | 47 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 98.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 1.7 | 353 | 27 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 748.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 5.2 | 148 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 100 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 38 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 0.3 | 264 | 61 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 47.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukalu?
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Bukalu today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukalu?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukalu?
Bukalu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukalu?
DEM 1,088 m.
Where is Bukalu located?
It is at 0.99399, 33.18371 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukalu in?
It is in Uganda.