Location & Surroundings
Bukuku is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namayumba, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is 45 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 51 km away.
Also known as: Buku
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° 34' 0" N, 32° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1103 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:51
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bukuku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukuku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
26.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 26.8 | 1.2 | 217 | 46 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 210 | 35 | 1,006.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 37 | 619.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 0.4 | 355 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.92 / 1.02 | 98 | 183.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 0.9 | 35 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 1.3 | 8 | 52 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 96.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 1.3 | 162 | 52 | 1,007.9 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 98 | 604.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.5 | 95 | 88 | 1,012.8 | 1.29 / 1.50 | 100 | 43.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.0 | 350 | 98 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.6 | 1.1 | 58 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 0.8 | 275 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 588.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.1 | 104 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 1.84 / 2.14 | 75 | 106.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.9 | 0.6 | 26 | 96 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 0.3 | 166 | 71 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 87.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukuku?
Now 26.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Bukuku today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukuku?
Local time is 16:51. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukuku?
Bukuku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukuku?
DEM 1,103 m.
Where is Bukuku located?
It is at 0.56667, 32.26667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukuku in?
It is in Uganda.