Location & Surroundings
Buwama is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,181 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gombe, 16 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 60 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 38 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° 3' 45" N, 32° 6' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 1181 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,667 p/km²
- Built-up 13.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:29
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buwama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
56 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 20.1 | 1.0 | 40 | 77 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.0 | 57 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 51 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 39 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.2 | 130 | 55 | 1,011.2 | 0.09 / 0.75 | 97 | 706.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 0.3 | 80 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 41 | 141.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.2 | 2.1 | 332 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 1.01 / 1.10 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 2.0 | 3 | 72 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 47 | 82.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 3.9 | 141 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 57 | 703.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.8 | 2.1 | 67 | 81 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 28 | 215.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 1.5 | 326 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.87 / 0.91 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 356 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 85 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 5.1 | 147 | 43 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 18 | 825.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.3 | 1.4 | 101 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 9 | 241.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwama?
Now 20.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 25.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 707 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buwama today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Buwama?
Local time is 06:29. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwama?
Buwama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwama?
DEM 1,181 m.
Where is Buwama located?
It is at 0.06247, 32.10596 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwama in?
It is in Uganda.