Location & Surroundings
Bukolya is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,088 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Budaka, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo 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° 57' 44" N, 33° 55' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 1088 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,461 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:46
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukolya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukolya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 848 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (101 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,006.2 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 33.6 | 3.9 | 101 | 30 | 1,006.2 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 3.6 | 159 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 90 | 61.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.5 | 109 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 1.8 | 351 | 40 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 4.2 | 80 | 23 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 848.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 182 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 86 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.8 | 176 | 65 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 225 | 48 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 107.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.5 | 2.8 | 118 | 24 | 1,005.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 858.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 164 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 30 | 48.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.3 | 294 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 0.8 | 70 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 107.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 5.3 | 52 | 53 | 1,007.5 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 97 | 760.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukolya?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 848 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 Bukolya today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukolya?
Local time is 21:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukolya?
Bukolya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukolya?
DEM 1,088 m.
Where is Bukolya located?
It is at 0.96227, 33.92236 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukolya in?
It is in Uganda.