Location & Surroundings
Busaka is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mayuge, 9 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 26 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' 0" N, 33° 29' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1150 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 199 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:03
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Busaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.6 | 129 | 70 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 4.3 | 212 | 39 | 1,009.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 38 | 866.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 2.5 | 255 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 211.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 119 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.8 | 121 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 3.6 | 200 | 40 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 837.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 3.5 | 143 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 35 | 203.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 3.3 | 122 | 67 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.7 | 2.8 | 73 | 55 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 4.8 | 205 | 51 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 739.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 4.3 | 115 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 52 | 176.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.8 | 102 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 2.0 | 44 | 65 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 36.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busaka?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 29.9 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 867 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 Busaka today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Busaka?
Local time is 16:03. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Busaka?
Busaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busaka?
DEM 1,150 m.
Where is Busaka located?
It is at 0.38333, 33.48333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busaka in?
It is in Uganda.