Location & Surroundings
Busamba is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 2,056 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bundibugyo, 8 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 275 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bundibugyo Airport, 6 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° 41' 46" N, 30° 7' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 2056 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 88 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:11
- Sunrise 06:48
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Busamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.37 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 | 17.9 | 1.2 | 148 | 94 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.1 | 0.6 | 160 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 1.85 / 1.85 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.8 | 0.1 | 184 | 82 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 92 | 35.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.8 | 73 | 63 | 1,012.2 | 1.43 / 1.66 | 83 | 562.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.2 | 1.5 | 160 | 85 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.37 | 83 | 105.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.7 | 1.0 | 183 | 83 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.5 | 212 | 66 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 37.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 0.2 | 164 | 52 | 1,012.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 64 | 408.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 1.7 | 160 | 92 | 1,014.8 | 1.61 / 1.87 | 32 | 189.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 1.8 | 190 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 76 | 58 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 49.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 0.3 | 280 | 30 | 1,009.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 65 | 480.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.6 | 1.7 | 189 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.19 / 0.24 | 100 | 228.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busamba?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 24.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 563 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Busamba today?
Sunrise around 06:48 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Busamba?
Local time is 08:11. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Busamba?
Busamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busamba?
DEM 2,056 m.
Where is Busamba located?
It is at 0.69621, 30.13053 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busamba in?
It is in Uganda.