Location & Surroundings
Burukuru is a fifth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Manafwa, 3 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 200 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 34 km away.
Overview
Burukuru is A parish in Mbale District, Uganda.
It is located in Mbale District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Mbale District
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 58' 17" N, 34° 15' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1417 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 888 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:04
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Mountains & Terrain in Burukuru
Weather in Burukuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Burukuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
4.08 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 | 22.2 | 2.4 | 59 | 76 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 2.2 | 104 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 3.38 / 3.38 | 100 | 58.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.9 | 83 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 295 | 69 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 102.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.7 | 32 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 4.08 / 4.08 | 99 | 765.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.9 | 3.3 | 123 | 89 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 2.85 | 85 | 99.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 2.3 | 69 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 235 | 59 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 106.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 4.4 | 71 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 6.64 / 6.64 | 100 | 809.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 2.7 | 94 | 80 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 5.23 | 57 | 41.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 1.6 | 40 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 174 | 58 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 4.0 | 67 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 2.80 / 2.80 | 99 | 803.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Burukuru?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.8 to 23.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 766 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Burukuru today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Burukuru?
Local time is 21:04. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Burukuru?
Burukuru is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Burukuru?
DEM 1,417 m.
Where is Burukuru located?
It is at 0.97148, 34.25697 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Burukuru in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry