Location & Surroundings
Bwigaliro is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,086 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamuli, 11 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 82 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 46 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° 51' 30" N, 33° 5' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1086 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 643 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:22
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bwigaliro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwigaliro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.4 | 0.8 | 103 | 64 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.7 | 1.2 | 92 | 36 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 840.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.6 | 1.1 | 198 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 37 | 164.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 116 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 0.3 | 139 | 62 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 84.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 1.6 | 201 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 38 | 765.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 2.3 | 80 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.75 / 0.76 | 35 | 187.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 327 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.34 / 1.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 158 | 81 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 98 | 51.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 0.4 | 157 | 42 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 730.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.4 | 198 | 91 | 1,012.7 | 6.54 / 6.64 | 100 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 7 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 0.9 | 299 | 92 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 100 | 11.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwigaliro?
Now 24.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.2 to 31.7 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 840 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 Bwigaliro today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bwigaliro?
Local time is 15:22. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwigaliro?
Bwigaliro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwigaliro?
DEM 1,086 m.
Where is Bwigaliro located?
It is at 0.85834, 33.08510 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwigaliro in?
It is in Uganda.