Location & Surroundings
Bwongyera is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,588 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nyamunuka, 2 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 305 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 46 km away.
Also known as: Bwongera
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° 48' 59" S, 30° 5' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 1588 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 601 p/km²
- Built-up 5.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:55
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bwongyera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bwongyera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 27.6 | 1.9 | 156 | 36 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 0.5 | 203 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 1.01 / 1.01 | 74 | 168.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.1 | 0.6 | 258 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 1.1 | 101 | 58 | 1,015.8 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 76 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 0.7 | 29 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 668.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 117 | 57 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 135.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 0.3 | 242 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 102 | 52 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 32.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.7 | 1.0 | 71 | 31 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 731.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 55 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 118.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.9 | 0.6 | 158 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 0.76 / 0.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.4 | 120 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 82.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.1 | 3.4 | 117 | 42 | 1,010.2 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 83 | 577.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bwongyera?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Bwongyera today?
Sunrise around 06:43 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bwongyera?
Local time is 20:55. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bwongyera?
Bwongyera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bwongyera?
DEM 1,588 m.
Where is Bwongyera located?
It is at -0.81639, 30.09855 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bwongyera in?
It is in Uganda.