Location & Surroundings
Buta is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,302 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kakumiro, 23 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, about 110 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° 48' 0" N, 31° 32' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1302 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 545 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Buta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 21.9 | 0.6 | 51 | 73 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 1.4 | 17 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 726.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.7 | 0.9 | 92 | 97 | 1,014.6 | 2.83 / 2.83 | 86 | 176.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.1 | 0.8 | 291 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.0 | 83 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 82.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 1.4 | 13 | 40 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 785.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.4 | 1.4 | 153 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 4.21 / 4.21 | 100 | 125.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 0.5 | 200 | 83 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 0.9 | 92 | 52 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 84.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 1.4 | 138 | 30 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 791.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 0.8 | 3 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 88 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.9 | 1.0 | 360 | 65 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 0.3 | 346 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.23 / 0.40 | 97 | 47.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buta?
Now 21.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.1 to 29.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 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 Buta today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Buta?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buta?
Buta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buta?
DEM 1,302 m.
Where is Buta located?
It is at 0.80000, 31.53333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buta in?
It is in Uganda.