Location & Surroundings
Bwigula is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,119 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busesa, 5 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 125 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 43 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° 37' 17" N, 33° 38' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1119 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,085 p/km²
- Built-up 5.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:12
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bwigula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwigula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 754 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 27.7 | 2.0 | 218 | 49 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 119 | 78 | 1,013.5 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 195.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 160 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.33 / 0.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 78 | 69 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 83.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 1.5 | 285 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 753.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 3.6 | 190 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.33 / 0.34 | 100 | 121.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 0.5 | 140 | 93 | 1,014.0 | 1.67 / 2.01 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 157 | 73 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 91.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.0 | 1.5 | 330 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.23 / 0.34 | 94 | 715.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 121 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 14 | 174.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 314 | 78 | 1,013.4 | 0.16 / 0.22 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 341 | 72 | 1,016.4 | 1.80 / 2.02 | 45 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 1.1 | 242 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 818.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwigula?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 754 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 Bwigula today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bwigula?
Local time is 03:12. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwigula?
Bwigula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwigula?
DEM 1,119 m.
Where is Bwigula located?
It is at 0.62149, 33.64734 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwigula in?
It is in Uganda.