Location & Surroundings
Buwalira is a fifth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,046 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pallisa, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 140 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 70 km away.
Basic Data
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 1' 35" N, 33° 37' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1046 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:48
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
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Weather in Buwalira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwalira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NW (326 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
87 %
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 | 18.8 | 0.2 | 326 | 87 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 81 | 66 | 1,014.0 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 92.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 2.5 | 199 | 37 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 846.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 129 | 64 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 193.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.7 | 257 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 167 | 63 | 1,013.8 | 0.70 / 0.70 | 100 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 140 | 50 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 643.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 3.2 | 4 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 1.44 / 1.44 | 99 | 160.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.6 | 1.8 | 108 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 219 | 65 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 2.4 | 168 | 29 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 891.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 193 | 40 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 243.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.9 | 0.9 | 262 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwalira?
Now 18.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 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 Buwalira today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buwalira?
Local time is 11:48. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwalira?
Buwalira is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Buwalira?
DEM 1,046 m.
Where is Buwalira located?
It is at 1.02634, 33.61944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwalira in?
It is in Uganda.