Location & Surroundings
Bukiro is a hill in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,566 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutoma, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 22 km away.
Also known as: Bukiro II
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 25' 0" S, 30° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1566 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 622 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:43
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukiro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukiro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.5 | 82 | 81 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 99 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 6.40 / 6.40 | 81 | 748.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.7 | 1.5 | 257 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 5 | 103.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.1 | 1.3 | 262 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.7 | 148 | 69 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 97.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 2.6 | 118 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 97 | 841.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.6 | 1.3 | 21 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 91 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 0.9 | 292 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 1.5 | 80 | 68 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.5 | 155 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 31 | 863.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.3 | 1.4 | 349 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 0.57 / 1.38 | 83 | 181.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.0 | 1.2 | 59 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 1.40 / 2.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.2 | 1.5 | 49 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 96 | 26.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukiro?
Now 20.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 23.0 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 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 Bukiro today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bukiro?
Local time is 19:43. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukiro?
Bukiro is a hill.
What is the elevation of Bukiro?
DEM 1,566 m.
Where is Bukiro located?
It is at -0.41667, 30.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukiro in?
It is in Uganda.