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Buhimba, Uganda

Full City Profile

19,500 Population 15/sq mi density
3,783 ft Elevation 1,153 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Buhimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,783 ft (1,153 m)
Area1,277.9 sq mi (3,309.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates1.3472°N, 31.3081°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2024.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 67 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 51 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 76 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 51 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 53 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 59 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 44 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 45 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 145 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 149 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 105 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 133 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 115 km
Apr 20, 2013 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.8 52 km
Oct 23, 2000 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 82 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 66 km
Feb 25, 2017 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda M4.7 23 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 84 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 128 km
Jun 3, 1990 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (138 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in

Buhimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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