Location & Surroundings
Butenga is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,099 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butaleja, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 29 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° 52' 58" N, 33° 59' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1099 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 939 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Butenga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butenga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.0 | 111 | 59 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 1.0 | 335 | 32 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 914.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 174 | 62 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 183.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 1.5 | 152 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 0.9 | 146 | 51 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 104.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 3.2 | 38 | 32 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 890.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 5.1 | 144 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 93 | 33.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 122 | 66 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 2.8 | 9 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 94.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 4.4 | 41 | 34 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 833.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 7.4 | 124 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 58 | 135.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 1.3 | 79 | 74 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 2.4 | 4 | 55 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 86.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butenga?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 32.5 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 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 Butenga today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Butenga?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butenga?
Butenga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butenga?
DEM 1,099 m.
Where is Butenga located?
It is at 0.88265, 33.99206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butenga in?
It is in Uganda.