Location & Surroundings
Butambula is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,168 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bugiri, 3 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 135 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 42 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° 33' 19" N, 33° 45' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1168 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,307 p/km²
- Built-up 12.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:13
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Butambula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butambula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s N (3 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.7 | 1.6 | 3 | 70 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 12 | 43 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 615.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 183 | 65 | 1,013.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 192.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 156 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.16 / 0.22 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.2 | 57 | 61 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 59.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 4.0 | 225 | 38 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 838.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.4 | 3.2 | 197 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 86 | 120.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 1.9 | 131 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 2.7 | 109 | 53 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 1.3 | 96 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 916.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 2.6 | 254 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 33 | 201.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 145 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.9 | 3.8 | 133 | 40 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 103.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butambula?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 28.1 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Butambula today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Butambula?
Local time is 19:13. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butambula?
Butambula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butambula?
DEM 1,168 m.
Where is Butambula located?
It is at 0.55541, 33.76484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butambula in?
It is in Uganda.