Location & Surroundings
Bukanya is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,075 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaliro, 16 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 105 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 43 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° 52' 42" N, 33° 21' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1075 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 242 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:26
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukanya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukanya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.2 | 261 | 54 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.0 | 234 | 42 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 103.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 1.8 | 341 | 22 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 908.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 203 | 53 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 189.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.3 | 78 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 314 | 61 | 1,015.2 | 0.75 / 0.75 | 99 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 0.6 | 316 | 23 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 839.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 227 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 145.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.5 | 1.4 | 287 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 1.7 | 169 | 36 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 107.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.7 | 1.4 | 61 | 22 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 838.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 193 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 83.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.3 | 2.0 | 242 | 64 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukanya?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 909 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 Bukanya today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukanya?
Local time is 09:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukanya?
Bukanya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukanya?
DEM 1,075 m.
Where is Bukanya located?
It is at 0.87821, 33.35850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukanya in?
It is in Uganda.