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Buhesi, Uganda

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16,000 Population 57/sq mi density
5,217 ft Elevation 1,590 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Buhesi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,217 ft (1,590 m)
Area282.6 sq mi (732.0 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates0.5811°N, 30.2101°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 13, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 19 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 144 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 131 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 144 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 5 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 101 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 42 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 31 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 138 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 149 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 127 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 144 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 29 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 3 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 81 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 8 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 14 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 6 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 34 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 14 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 80 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
September 67°F (19°C) 7.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 67°F (19°C) 6.9 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in

Buhesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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