Location & Surroundings
Busega is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busembatia, 8 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 53 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° 50' 39" N, 33° 36' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1103 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 805 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:43
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Busega
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busega, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
4.8 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 29.5 | 4.8 | 187 | 44 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 2.3 | 115 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 1.83 / 1.83 | 53 | 175.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 1.6 | 176 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 32 | 69 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 46.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 2.2 | 88 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 681.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.0 | 2.0 | 175 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 2.44 / 2.44 | 80 | 192.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.9 | 349 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 0.6 | 22 | 66 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 58 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.8 | 1.0 | 109 | 33 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 896.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.5 | 149 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.84 / 0.84 | 57 | 203.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 132 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 82 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 92 | 23.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.3 | 2.1 | 251 | 39 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 467.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busega?
Now 29.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Busega today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Busega?
Local time is 01:43. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Busega?
Busega is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busega?
DEM 1,103 m.
Where is Busega located?
It is at 0.84429, 33.60509 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busega in?
It is in Uganda.