Location & Surroundings
Bukilayi is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,184 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Luanda, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 20 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° 23' 1" N, 33° 57' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1184 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 438 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:11
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukilayi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukilayi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 825 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 26.4 | 1.0 | 234 | 48 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 3.0 | 151 | 67 | 1,013.9 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 66 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 2.4 | 133 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.15 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 66 | 57 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 99.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 4.1 | 233 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 93 | 824.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 64 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 2.81 / 2.88 | 98 | 138.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 2.5 | 106 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 109 | 59 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 21 | 101.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.7 | 2.6 | 217 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 919.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 249 | 68 | 1,013.0 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 29 | 242.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.4 | 108 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 3.4 | 109 | 47 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 104.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.5 | 2.2 | 213 | 32 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 926.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukilayi?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 28.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 825 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 Bukilayi today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukilayi?
Local time is 00:11. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukilayi?
Bukilayi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukilayi?
DEM 1,184 m.
Where is Bukilayi located?
It is at 0.38372, 33.96600 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukilayi in?
It is in Uganda.