Location & Surroundings
Bukituma is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manafwa, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 33 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° 52' 9" N, 34° 23' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1539 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,489 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:04
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukituma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukituma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 20.9 | 0.5 | 187 | 57 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 299 | 47 | 1,012.0 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 45 | 889.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.8 | 1.9 | 43 | 59 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 74 | 208.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 2.2 | 60 | 63 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.7 | 177 | 51 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 110.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 3.0 | 9 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 83 | 712.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.8 | 2.9 | 92 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 81 | 126.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.1 | 2.2 | 47 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.7 | 0.7 | 128 | 58 | 1,014.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 83 | 84.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 3.8 | 3 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 4.56 / 4.57 | 98 | 682.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 4.4 | 92 | 87 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 4.25 | 98 | 129.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.1 | 2.0 | 40 | 73 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.7 | 0.8 | 233 | 60 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 82.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukituma?
Now 20.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 25.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Bukituma today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukituma?
Local time is 16:04. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukituma?
Bukituma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukituma?
DEM 1,539 m.
Where is Bukituma located?
It is at 0.86906, 34.39710 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukituma in?
It is in Uganda.