Location & Surroundings
Buwongo is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,079 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busembatia, 5 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 125 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 48 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° 48' 30" N, 33° 35' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 1079 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 551 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:23
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buwongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 33.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s N (342 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 19.9 | 0.5 | 342 | 79 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 0.5 | 70 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 208 | 31 | 1,006.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 86 | 852.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 4.5 | 124 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 0.76 / 0.79 | 91 | 133.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 0.4 | 171 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 1.6 | 4 | 44 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 104.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 1.7 | 174 | 23 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 923.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 183 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 63 | 193.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 1.4 | 242 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 1.1 | 289 | 45 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.4 | 0.7 | 194 | 23 | 1,005.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 866.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 220 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 2.14 / 2.14 | 100 | 97.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 0.5 | 77 | 70 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwongo?
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 33.0 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 852 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 Buwongo today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buwongo?
Local time is 13:23. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwongo?
Buwongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwongo?
DEM 1,079 m.
Where is Buwongo located?
It is at 0.80838, 33.58644 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwongo in?
It is in Uganda.