Location & Surroundings
Bulamba is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jinja, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 69 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 6 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' 40" N, 33° 11' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1163 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 988 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:40
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bulamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 21.5 | 2.9 | 187 | 79 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 2.9 | 145 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 132 | 74 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 1.57 | 5 | 110.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 3.6 | 187 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 98 | 762.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 2.5 | 227 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 176.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.5 | 0.2 | 178 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 2.12 / 2.12 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 86 | 65 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 5 | 110.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 3.4 | 161 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 17 | 888.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.3 | 1.9 | 231 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 214.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 96 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.4 | 124 | 55 | 1,013.5 | 0.33 / 0.43 | 18 | 110.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 4.4 | 175 | 47 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 892.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.3 | 2.2 | 187 | 75 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 218.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulamba?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 26.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 762 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 Bulamba today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bulamba?
Local time is 03:40. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bulamba?
Bulamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulamba?
DEM 1,163 m.
Where is Bulamba located?
It is at 0.39444, 33.19508 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulamba in?
It is in Uganda.