Location & Surroundings
Butende is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busesa, 3 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 35 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° 37' 54" N, 33° 34' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1116 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,353 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:58
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Butende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
30.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (331 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 30.5 | 1.0 | 331 | 44 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 145 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 67 | 228.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 152 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.0 | 134 | 66 | 1,014.4 | 0.19 / 0.59 | 65 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 2.4 | 212 | 39 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 906.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 2.8 | 188 | 79 | 1,013.0 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 18 | 218.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 156 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 1.21 / 1.62 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 2.8 | 154 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 61 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.6 | 1.3 | 258 | 39 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 905.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 1.7 | 176 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 69 | 217.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.9 | 145 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 0.99 / 1.71 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 140 | 65 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 95.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.4 | 3.4 | 232 | 42 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 807.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butende?
Now 30.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 06:26 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Butende?
Local time is 01:58. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butende?
Butende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butende?
DEM 1,116 m.
Where is Butende located?
It is at 0.63156, 33.57243 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butende in?
It is in Uganda.