Location & Surroundings
Buwanuka is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,183 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasangati, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is 20 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 33 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° 29' 46" N, 32° 33' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 1183 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 547 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:34
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buwanuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwanuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
82 %
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 | 22.4 | 0.7 | 128 | 78 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 156 | 52 | 1,010.0 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 89 | 689.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 87 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 2.99 / 3.15 | 61 | 58.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 56 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.2 | 151 | 55 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 44 | 87.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 2.9 | 165 | 41 | 1,009.9 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 46 | 600.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 227 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.10 / 0.17 | 10 | 220.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.4 | 0.3 | 30 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.21 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 1.1 | 161 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 50.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 3.8 | 172 | 37 | 1,009.3 | 0.17 / 0.41 | 100 | 720.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.0 | 246 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 13 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.13 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.8 | 1.3 | 37 | 77 | 1,015.6 | 0.80 / 1.09 | 100 | 58.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwanuka?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 26.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Buwanuka today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buwanuka?
Local time is 16:34. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwanuka?
Buwanuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwanuka?
DEM 1,183 m.
Where is Buwanuka located?
It is at 0.49619, 32.56629 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwanuka in?
It is in Uganda.