Location & Surroundings
Bumwambu is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,980 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sironko, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 225 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 69 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
1° 16' 0" N, 34° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1980 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,707 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:52
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Bumwambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bumwambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (337 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
73 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.0 | 337 | 62 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 144 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 81 | 765.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 2.6 | 120 | 78 | 1,016.6 | 0.54 / 1.72 | 100 | 118.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 134 | 79 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 0.9 | 341 | 55 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 2.8 | 150 | 76 | 1,013.1 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 99 | 599.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 2.3 | 126 | 71 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 92 | 23.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 15.7 | 2.0 | 120 | 72 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.3 | 0.6 | 332 | 57 | 1,016.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 13 | 119.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 2.5 | 144 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 1.84 / 1.86 | 91 | 594.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 2.7 | 119 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 99 | 78.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 126 | 75 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.0 | 0.4 | 296 | 52 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 22 | 103.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bumwambu?
Now 20.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.0 to 23.9 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 766 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 Bumwambu today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bumwambu?
Local time is 17:52. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bumwambu?
Bumwambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bumwambu?
DEM 1,980 m.
Where is Bumwambu located?
It is at 1.26667, 34.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bumwambu in?
It is in Uganda.