Location & Surroundings
Bukongo is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,238 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mubende, 20 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, about 120 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' 0" N, 31° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1238 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 720 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (86 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
2.29 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 | 19.2 | 0.5 | 86 | 91 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.4 | 1.0 | 5 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 0.9 | 131 | 68 | 1,015.0 | 0.28 / 0.38 | 39 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 1.1 | 126 | 35 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 720.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.2 | 1.1 | 4 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 2.22 / 2.29 | 100 | 49.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 0.3 | 244 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 144 | 56 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 99 | 66.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 1.4 | 107 | 29 | 1,006.4 | 0.02 / 0.07 | 92 | 709.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 18.9 | 1.1 | 306 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.41 / 0.47 | 53 | 188.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 275 | 81 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 0.9 | 322 | 61 | 1,013.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 87 | 31.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 0.2 | 34 | 46 | 1,008.4 | 0.11 / 0.14 | 99 | 574.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.1 | 0.6 | 313 | 69 | 1,012.0 | 0.58 / 0.72 | 94 | 108.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukongo?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 720 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukongo today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukongo?
Local time is 05:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukongo?
Bukongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukongo?
DEM 1,238 m.
Where is Bukongo located?
It is at 0.38333, 31.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukongo in?
It is in Uganda.