Location & Surroundings
Buwolya is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,153 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namavundu, 6 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Bwolya
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° 25' 0" N, 33° 49' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1153 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,272 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:06
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buwolya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwolya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
4.3 m/s E (94 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 24.4 | 4.3 | 94 | 60 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 195 | 41 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 891.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 2.7 | 113 | 72 | 1,011.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 77 | 204.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.9 | 253 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.4 | 35 | 58 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 27 | 80.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 2.7 | 205 | 37 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 888.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 3.9 | 104 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 2.49 / 2.49 | 97 | 186.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.8 | 180 | 71 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 2.1 | 146 | 69 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 4.4 | 220 | 40 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 749.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 3.4 | 122 | 79 | 1,012.6 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 99 | 194.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.6 | 2.8 | 163 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 2.0 | 151 | 58 | 1,014.8 | 0.08 / 0.29 | 76 | 99.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwolya?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Buwolya today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Buwolya?
Local time is 19:06. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwolya?
Buwolya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwolya?
DEM 1,153 m.
Where is Buwolya located?
It is at 0.41667, 33.81667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwolya in?
It is in Uganda.