Location & Surroundings
Bwikama is a hill in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigorobya, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 200 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Buikya
Overview
Bwikama is DE Hügel in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 34' 41" N, 31° 16' 37" E
- Elevation 1172 m (DEM: 1164 m)
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 626 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:29
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other hills nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bwikama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwikama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.79 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 | 19.2 | 2.2 | 50 | 92 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 103 | 88 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 40.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 326 | 66 | 1,010.2 | 0.63 / 0.63 | 42 | 651.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 2.6 | 56 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.25 / 0.88 | 41 | 214.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.7 | 141 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.91 / 1.79 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 1.7 | 199 | 93 | 1,015.4 | 1.93 / 3.72 | 95 | 21.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 252 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 1.52 / 5.24 | 100 | 431.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 179 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.79 | 100 | 75.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 2.0 | 151 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 2.24 / 4.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.0 | 212 | 83 | 1,015.6 | 0.30 / 4.34 | 80 | 80.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 345 | 66 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.38 | 99 | 424.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 1.9 | 40 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 7.94 / 8.32 | 100 | 179.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 2.0 | 205 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 2.82 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwikama?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 25.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bwikama today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bwikama?
Local time is 12:29. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwikama?
Bwikama is a hill.
What is the elevation of Bwikama?
Elevation about 1,172 m. DEM 1,164 m.
Where is Bwikama located?
It is at 1.57817, 31.27705 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwikama in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry