Location & Surroundings
Bulega is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,237 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buikwe, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is 54 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 21 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° 18' 12" N, 33° 4' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1237 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 654 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:15
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bulega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bulega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.1 | 3.5 | 180 | 55 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.8 | 1.0 | 265 | 86 | 1,015.5 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 95 | 153.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 185 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 135 | 56 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 5 | 92.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 3.7 | 189 | 44 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 26 | 876.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 288 | 62 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 8 | 236.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 144 | 73 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 140 | 55 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 98.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.3 | 3.9 | 183 | 46 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 881.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 0.8 | 203 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 218.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.2 | 117 | 79 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.3 | 98 | 55 | 1,013.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 3.5 | 197 | 54 | 1,008.7 | 0.05 / 0.09 | 88 | 768.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bulega?
Now 26.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 27.1 C, max wind 3.7 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 Bulega today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bulega?
Local time is 02:15. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bulega?
Bulega is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bulega?
DEM 1,237 m.
Where is Bulega located?
It is at 0.30336, 33.06921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bulega in?
It is in Uganda.