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Bundibugyo, Uganda

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22,300 Population 5,011/sq mi density
3,051 ft Elevation 930 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Bundibugyo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,051 ft (930 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density5,011/sq mi
Coordinates0.7112°N, 30.0647°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 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 14 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 141 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 130 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 139 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 20 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 108 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 48 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 42 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 137 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 125 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 144 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 25 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 19 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 41 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 19 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 69 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 30 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 13 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 51 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 21 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 89 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 101 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in

Bundibugyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.9").

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