Location & Surroundings
Butende is a mission in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,163 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukaya, 16 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 64 km away.
Basic Data
- Type mission (MSSN)
- a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 2' 0" N, 31° 52' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1163 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 246 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:22
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Butende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (350 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 19.8 | 1.4 | 350 | 80 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.9 | 311 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 36 | 61 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 3.2 | 117 | 50 | 1,010.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 62 | 637.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.9 | 325 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 26 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.2 | 340 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.1 | 1 | 65 | 1,015.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 72 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 3.2 | 134 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 1.04 / 1.21 | 86 | 685.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.4 | 3.5 | 333 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 100 | 207.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 4.2 | 0 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 2.4 | 10 | 74 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 69.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 3.4 | 97 | 51 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 67 | 706.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.5 | 1.9 | 5 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.09 / 0.13 | 2 | 158.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butende?
Now 19.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 26.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Butende today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Butende?
Local time is 08:22. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butende?
Butende is a mission.
What is the elevation of Butende?
DEM 1,163 m.
Where is Butende located?
It is at 0.03333, 31.86667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butende in?
It is in Uganda.