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Arua, Uganda

Full City Profile

72,400 Population 27,424/sq mi density
3,986 ft Elevation 1,215 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Arua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above US avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,986 ft (1,215 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density27,424/sq mi
Coordinates3.0201°N, 30.9111°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2023.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 145 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 142 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 142 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 146 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 96 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 105 km
Jan 5, 2019 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda M4.8 55 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 106 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 88 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 117 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 106 km
Jul 19, 1997 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 109 km
Apr 29, 2007 62 km SSW of Paidha, Uganda M4.5 127 km
Jun 16, 1997 35 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.5 93 km
Jun 29, 2015 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.5 46 km
Apr 3, 2019 22 km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.5 142 km
Jun 26, 2021 59 km E of Yei, South Sudan M4.4 125 km
Apr 8, 2023 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda M4.3 129 km
Mar 20, 2021 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 7.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in Wettest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in

Arua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").

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