- Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
- Places in Bwikara
- Others in Bwikara
- Transport in Bwikara
- Weather in Bwikara
- FAQ
Location & Surroundings
Bwikara is a fourth-order administrative division in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,241 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Muhorro, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 225 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 54 km away.
Overview
Bwikara is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,241 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 56' 59" N, 30° 40' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1241 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:14
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
Others in Bwikara
Transport in Bwikara
Weather in Bwikara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwikara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 532 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,017.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 19.2 | 0.5 | 239 | 95 | 1,017.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 334 | 48 | 1,011.3 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 81 | 532.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 2.7 | 149 | 90 | 1,015.9 | 6.71 / 7.20 | 100 | 125.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 0.5 | 97 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.1 | 47 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 76.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.3 | 343 | 51 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 816.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 2.7 | 156 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 2.96 / 2.96 | 82 | 219.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 150 | 94 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 2.14 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 0.8 | 102 | 80 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 51.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 1.7 | 10 | 49 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 53 | 734.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 138 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 1.32 / 1.38 | 100 | 199.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 0.6 | 224 | 94 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 0.5 | 166 | 71 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 99 | 70.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwikara?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 532 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 Bwikara today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Bwikara?
Local time is 20:14. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwikara?
Bwikara is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bwikara?
DEM 1,241 m.
Where is Bwikara located?
It is at 0.94964, 30.68165 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwikara in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry