Location & Surroundings
Bukuta is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,091 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kayunga, 13 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is 66 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 37 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° 44' 2" N, 33° 0' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1091 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 269 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:08
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 32.4 | 1.6 | 89 | 30 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.1 | 183 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 29 | 91.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.9 | 0.9 | 216 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.3 | 110 | 65 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 99.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.3 | 67 | 26 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 875.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.9 | 225 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.97 / 0.97 | 97 | 110.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 0.4 | 79 | 83 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 0.9 | 49 | 49 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.2 | 2.7 | 189 | 32 | 1,005.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 813.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 2.7 | 220 | 70 | 1,009.1 | 0.76 / 0.83 | 76 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 86 | 64 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 1.4 | 289 | 53 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 81.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.0 | 0.7 | 143 | 23 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 904.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukuta?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 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 Bukuta today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bukuta?
Local time is 01:08. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bukuta?
Bukuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukuta?
DEM 1,091 m.
Where is Bukuta located?
It is at 0.73399, 33.00340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukuta in?
It is in Uganda.