Location & Surroundings
Busia is a city in Eastern Region, Uganda with 64,900 inhabitants, at 1,219 m elevation. The national capital Kampala is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 4 km away.
Also known as: 布西亞 · Busla · بوسیا، یوگنڈا
Overview
Busia is human settlement.
It is located in Busia District, Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,198 metre.
Also known as: Busia Municipality
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Busia District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 27' 57" N, 34° 5' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1219 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 64,900
- Pop. Density 9,066 p/km²
- Built-up 23.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:26
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
zh
布西亞
ur
بوسیا، یوگنڈا
Weather in Busia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 837 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,007.5 hPa
Clouds
49 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 32.4 | 0.3 | 31 | 31 | 1,007.5 | - / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 38 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 95 | 200.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 2.5 | 107 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.09 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 57 | 50 | 1,013.4 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 88 | 94.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.3 | 1.3 | 284 | 38 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 93 | 836.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 4.3 | 105 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 6.58 / 6.67 | 78 | 62.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 2.5 | 106 | 84 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 56 | 62 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.29 | 84 | 98.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.3 | 4.9 | 220 | 39 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 846.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.2 | 4.4 | 114 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 2.67 / 2.71 | 99 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 95 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 59 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 77 | 106.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.8 | 3.8 | 255 | 50 | 1,007.1 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 92 | 776.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busia?
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 837 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Busia today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Busia?
Local time is 23:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Busia?
Busia is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Busia?
Population about 64,900.
What is the elevation of Busia?
DEM 1,219 m.
Where is Busia located?
It is at 0.46588, 34.09221 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busia in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)