Location & Surroundings
Bukusi is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busolwe, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 27 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° 48' 41" N, 33° 57' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1117 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,091 p/km²
- Built-up 5.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:21
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bukusi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukusi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 19.8 | 1.3 | 106 | 81 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.1 | 342 | 69 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 38.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 1.8 | 351 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 816.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 3.5 | 162 | 85 | 1,014.6 | 2.16 / 2.16 | 88 | 199.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 1.4 | 100 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 326 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.08 / 0.28 | 14 | 69.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 1.3 | 287 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 902.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 148 | 84 | 1,015.6 | 3.08 / 3.08 | 97 | 138.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.4 | 154 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.9 | 333 | 66 | 1,015.2 | 0.02 / 0.28 | 26 | 80.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 2.1 | 187 | 36 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 858.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 4.5 | 138 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 45 | 240.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.4 | 1.6 | 20 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukusi?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 31.1 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bukusi today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bukusi?
Local time is 12:21. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukusi?
Bukusi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukusi?
DEM 1,117 m.
Where is Bukusi located?
It is at 0.81145, 33.96193 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukusi in?
It is in Uganda.