Location & Surroundings
Bwangamba is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutoma, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Bwengamba
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° 31' 0" S, 30° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1484 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 310 p/km²
- Built-up 7.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bwangamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwangamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
15.6 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (276 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,016.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.42 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 | 15.6 | 1.3 | 276 | 90 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.3 | 1.7 | 273 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 0.9 | 178 | 71 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.7 | 96 | 48 | 1,011.0 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 92 | 646.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.8 | 1.7 | 329 | 78 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 8 | 156.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.4 | 1.5 | 58 | 93 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.4 | 56 | 80 | 1,018.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.8 | 101 | 47 | 1,010.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 100 | 694.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.1 | 0.6 | 53 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.82 / 1.03 | 29 | 60.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.8 | 1.0 | 310 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.4 | 111 | 64 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 95.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 1.2 | 102 | 40 | 1,009.0 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 99 | 649.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 17.7 | 2.1 | 22 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.77 / 0.85 | 33 | 60.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwangamba?
Now 15.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.3 to 25.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bwangamba today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bwangamba?
Local time is 08:28. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwangamba?
Bwangamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwangamba?
DEM 1,484 m.
Where is Bwangamba located?
It is at -0.51667, 30.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwangamba in?
It is in Uganda.