Location & Surroundings
Bukatsa is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manafwa, 11 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 190 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 29 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° 56' 40" N, 34° 10' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1182 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 861 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:33
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukatsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukatsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
18.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 18.4 | 1.9 | 95 | 80 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 0.4 | 66 | 61 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 98.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 0.8 | 328 | 47 | 1,010.7 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 72 | 879.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 62 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 37 | 162.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.8 | 1.7 | 99 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.6 | 179 | 52 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 106.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.6 | 55 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 98 | 780.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 3.3 | 126 | 64 | 1,012.0 | 0.05 / 0.15 | 84 | 79.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.2 | 1.4 | 83 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 329 | 55 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 4.5 | 58 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 1.66 / 1.66 | 94 | 837.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 4.0 | 132 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.53 | 99 | 115.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.0 | 1.8 | 60 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukatsa?
Now 18.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 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 Bukatsa today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukatsa?
Local time is 12:33. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukatsa?
Bukatsa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukatsa?
DEM 1,182 m.
Where is Bukatsa located?
It is at 0.94441, 34.16686 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukatsa in?
It is in Uganda.