Location & Surroundings
Bukiri is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,201 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugiri, 9 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 41 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° 29' 49" N, 33° 45' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1201 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,018 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:31
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukiri
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukiri, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
4.7 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.76 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 | 18.9 | 4.7 | 187 | 88 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 2.5 | 142 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 3.6 | 85 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 101.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 4.8 | 219 | 45 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 756.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.9 | 4.2 | 150 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 3.76 / 3.76 | 100 | 78.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 1.8 | 346 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 8 | 65 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 88.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 3.9 | 173 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 659.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 3.6 | 111 | 90 | 1,015.0 | 3.07 / 3.50 | 100 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 2.3 | 348 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 3.2 | 9 | 71 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 102.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 3.1 | 241 | 34 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 880.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 1.9 | 11 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 2.70 / 2.70 | 100 | 192.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukiri?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 756 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukiri today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukiri?
Local time is 04:31. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukiri?
Bukiri is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukiri?
DEM 1,201 m.
Where is Bukiri located?
It is at 0.49691, 33.76197 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukiri in?
It is in Uganda.