Location & Surroundings
Buwala is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buwenge, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is 64 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 23 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' 5" N, 33° 4' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1102 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 284 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:11
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buwala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,007.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 31.1 | 2.2 | 170 | 35 | 1,007.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.3 | 163 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 73 | 119.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 0.4 | 257 | 69 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 0.9 | 232 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 101.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 2.9 | 179 | 33 | 1,006.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 801.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 1.0 | 246 | 54 | 1,009.3 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 92 | 178.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 0.6 | 191 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 0.87 / 0.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 320 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 85.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.7 | 1.7 | 144 | 28 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 855.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 204 | 68 | 1,010.0 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 92 | 169.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 64 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 0.6 | 152 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 75 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.0 | 3.2 | 211 | 54 | 1,008.3 | 0.30 / 0.38 | 81 | 671.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwala?
Now 31.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 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 Buwala today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buwala?
Local time is 00:11. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwala?
Buwala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwala?
DEM 1,102 m.
Where is Buwala located?
It is at 0.61810, 33.06797 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwala in?
It is in Uganda.