Location & Surroundings
Butama is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,492 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyahuka, 7 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bundibugyo Airport, 12 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° 36' 54" N, 30° 1' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1492 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 932 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:40
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Butama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.42 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 | 22.7 | 0.2 | 52 | 60 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.6 | 1.4 | 152 | 94 | 1,017.3 | 2.88 / 2.88 | 80 | 125.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.5 | 1.4 | 182 | 89 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 0.4 | 60 | 68 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 95 | 64.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 0.8 | 99 | 67 | 1,013.8 | 2.39 / 2.42 | 89 | 586.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.7 | 1.7 | 155 | 92 | 1,017.8 | 2.03 / 4.45 | 100 | 84.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.3 | 1.4 | 174 | 84 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.0 | 0.5 | 120 | 67 | 1,018.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 56.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 59 | 58 | 1,013.4 | 0.86 / 0.86 | 57 | 713.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.9 | 1.8 | 168 | 89 | 1,016.4 | 1.08 / 1.94 | 82 | 195.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.5 | 2.2 | 189 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 104 | 61 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 39.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.5 | 1.0 | 17 | 37 | 1,010.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 93 | 577.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butama?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.5 to 22.7 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 2.4 mm. Solar peaks near 586 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Butama today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Butama?
Local time is 21:40. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butama?
Butama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butama?
DEM 1,492 m.
Where is Butama located?
It is at 0.61502, 30.02291 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butama in?
It is in Uganda.