Location & Surroundings
Buwoya is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namavundu, 16 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 120 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 45 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° 24' 8" N, 33° 40' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1178 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 798 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:29
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buwoya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buwoya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,016.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 23.4 | 1.5 | 122 | 71 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 4.0 | 197 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 889.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 2.4 | 241 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 233.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 0.1 | 99 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 2.2 | 111 | 53 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 102.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 3.9 | 216 | 36 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 859.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.9 | 145 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 20 | 147.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 3.2 | 123 | 70 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.0 | 53 | 51 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 5.3 | 203 | 54 | 1,007.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 75 | 757.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 4.9 | 114 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 0.88 / 1.00 | 35 | 118.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 109 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 3.2 | 33 | 55 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 71.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buwoya?
Now 23.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 889 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 Buwoya today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Buwoya?
Local time is 17:29. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buwoya?
Buwoya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buwoya?
DEM 1,178 m.
Where is Buwoya located?
It is at 0.40211, 33.67742 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buwoya in?
It is in Uganda.