Location & Surroundings
Buwembe is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,166 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busia, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 155 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 16 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° 27' 35" N, 33° 59' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 1166 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 596 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:26
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buwembe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwembe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 23.6 | 2.0 | 68 | 66 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 1.6 | 163 | 42 | 1,008.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 66 | 883.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 2.3 | 125 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.90 / 0.92 | 98 | 194.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.5 | 107 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 3.4 | 107 | 56 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 114.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 0.5 | 311 | 38 | 1,007.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 51 | 898.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 136 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 4.98 / 5.00 | 100 | 198.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 181 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 2.2 | 38 | 70 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 60.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.8 | 1.6 | 304 | 36 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 812.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 2.5 | 97 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 83 | 196.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 1.6 | 145 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.4 | 3.1 | 88 | 48 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 113.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwembe?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 883 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 Buwembe today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buwembe?
Local time is 16:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwembe?
Buwembe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwembe?
DEM 1,166 m.
Where is Buwembe located?
It is at 0.45980, 33.98728 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwembe in?
It is in Uganda.