Location & Surroundings
Bukaye is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugiri, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 38 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° 33' 31" N, 33° 48' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1124 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 539 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:11
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukaye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukaye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 769 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
61 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 26.3 | 2.3 | 227 | 53 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 2.3 | 61 | 81 | 1,015.0 | 1.83 / 1.83 | 66 | 149.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 155 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 46 | 64 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 35.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 1.6 | 23 | 38 | 1,009.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 35 | 768.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 0.8 | 176 | 86 | 1,014.5 | 1.40 / 1.45 | 74 | 243.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 0.8 | 80 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 2 | 63 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 76 | 93.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.6 | 3.8 | 199 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.19 / 0.21 | 37 | 742.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 3.1 | 129 | 87 | 1,014.6 | 1.16 / 1.37 | 18 | 200.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 2.7 | 134 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 71 | 69 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 18.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.0 | 1.9 | 309 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 586.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukaye?
Now 26.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 30.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 769 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 Bukaye today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukaye?
Local time is 01:11. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukaye?
Bukaye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukaye?
DEM 1,124 m.
Where is Bukaye located?
It is at 0.55857, 33.80851 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukaye in?
It is in Uganda.