Location & Surroundings
Bumwangu is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namavundu, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 38 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° 20' 44" N, 33° 48' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1175 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 505 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:02
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bumwangu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bumwangu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 23.7 | 2.1 | 90 | 61 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 3.9 | 237 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 28 | 881.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 3.2 | 97 | 81 | 1,014.1 | 0.77 / 0.81 | 0 | 227.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 2.3 | 104 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.1 | 100 | 62 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 99.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 5.0 | 228 | 51 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 75 | 878.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 5.3 | 64 | 85 | 1,014.4 | 0.42 / 0.44 | 3 | 229.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 2.7 | 134 | 76 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 2.0 | 107 | 62 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 4.3 | 219 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 844.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 3.2 | 109 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 1.72 / 1.82 | 100 | 166.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 98 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.50 / 2.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.0 | 2.1 | 17 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 43.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bumwangu?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 882 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 Bumwangu today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bumwangu?
Local time is 17:02. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bumwangu?
Bumwangu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bumwangu?
DEM 1,175 m.
Where is Bumwangu located?
It is at 0.34569, 33.80191 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bumwangu in?
It is in Uganda.