Location & Surroundings
Butula is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byakabanda, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 170 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bukoba Airport, 84 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° 41' 0" S, 31° 26' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1289 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 406 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:29
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Weather in Butula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Butula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 22.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 216 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 20.5 | 1.0 | 82 | 66 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.6 | 123 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 28 | 73 | 1,015.2 | 1.62 / 1.87 | 100 | 59.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 7 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 99 | 215.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.8 | 294 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 119.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 327 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 0 | 76 | 1,017.0 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 64.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 3.9 | 104 | 40 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 51 | 624.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.9 | 1.2 | 330 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 243.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.9 | 342 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 0.6 | 19 | 60 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 4.2 | 101 | 35 | 1,009.5 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 65 | 751.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.1 | 1.3 | 341 | 63 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 66 | 235.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Butula?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 22.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 216 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 Butula today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Butula?
Local time is 08:29. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Butula?
Butula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Butula?
DEM 1,289 m.
Where is Butula located?
It is at -0.68333, 31.43333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Butula in?
It is in Uganda.