Location & Surroundings
Butale is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,851 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ibanda, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 34 km away.
Also known as: Butare
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° 19' 35" S, 30° 24' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1851 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 465 p/km²
- Built-up 6.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:29
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Butale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
2.65 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 | 21.8 | 0.8 | 321 | 77 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.7 | 0.7 | 252 | 90 | 1,016.8 | 3.03 / 3.03 | 91 | 185.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.7 | 1.1 | 259 | 93 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 290 | 74 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 86 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.4 | 252 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 2.60 / 2.65 | 100 | 799.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.8 | 0.7 | 59 | 98 | 1,017.2 | 20.06 / 22.71 | 100 | 114.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.0 | 1.7 | 236 | 97 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 6.71 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.2 | 1.3 | 242 | 94 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 1.87 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 1.0 | 247 | 71 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 91 | 439.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.0 | 1.3 | 112 | 98 | 1,019.5 | 3.16 / 4.83 | 98 | 139.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.1 | 0.5 | 316 | 97 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 2.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.1 | 0.9 | 30 | 89 | 1,020.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 94 | 52.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 3.1 | 353 | 65 | 1,015.7 | 0.30 / 0.53 | 68 | 623.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butale?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 25.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 2.7 mm. Solar peaks near 799 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Butale today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Butale?
Local time is 03:29. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butale?
Butale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butale?
DEM 1,851 m.
Where is Butale located?
It is at -0.32639, 30.40111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butale in?
It is in Uganda.