Location & Surroundings
Bukhofu is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manafwa, 10 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 24 km away.
Overview
Bukhofu is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,302 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 51' 54" N, 34° 16' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1302 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,682 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:42
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Others in Bukhofu
Weather in Bukhofu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukhofu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
42 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 18.3 | 2.6 | 95 | 80 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 2.1 | 89 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.2 | 159 | 57 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.8 | 346 | 46 | 1,011.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 46 | 880.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.5 | 45 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 57 | 197.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 1.7 | 91 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 160 | 48 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.9 | 47 | 48 | 1,009.9 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 58 | 835.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 2.4 | 119 | 57 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 169.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.7 | 95 | 63 | 1,010.8 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 353 | 54 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 107.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 5.5 | 25 | 57 | 1,009.1 | 2.76 / 2.76 | 100 | 841.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 5.2 | 103 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.11 / 2.87 | 51 | 102.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukhofu?
Now 18.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukhofu today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukhofu?
Local time is 02:42. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukhofu?
Bukhofu is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bukhofu?
DEM 1,302 m.
Where is Bukhofu located?
It is at 0.86494, 34.28067 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukhofu in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry