Location & Surroundings
Butembe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,155 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jinja, 11 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 69 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 13 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° 20' 11" N, 33° 12' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1155 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,100 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:16
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Butembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.1 | 3.3 | 116 | 69 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.2 | 2.2 | 73 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 1.7 | 43 | 66 | 1,015.7 | 0.26 / 0.33 | 100 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 3.4 | 194 | 54 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 660.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 2.1 | 230 | 60 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 91 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.7 | 109 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 19 | 62 | 1,016.3 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 18 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 5.1 | 187 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 28 | 833.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 0.8 | 51 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.96 / 1.00 | 46 | 227.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 138 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 3.2 | 102 | 62 | 1,015.7 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 76 | 95.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 5.0 | 190 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 24 | 893.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 1.9 | 170 | 61 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 36 | 232.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butembe?
Now 22.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 25.4 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Butembe today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Butembe?
Local time is 06:16. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butembe?
Butembe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butembe?
DEM 1,155 m.
Where is Butembe located?
It is at 0.33647, 33.20432 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butembe in?
It is in Uganda.