Busesa, Uganda

Full City Profile

32,900 Population 207/sq mi density
3,714 ft Elevation 1,132 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Busesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.7°F
35% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,714 ft (1,132 m)
Area159.2 sq mi (412.4 km²)
Population Density207/sq mi
Coordinates0.6263°N, 33.6003°E
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.3"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 135 km
Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 145 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 74 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.4 in
March 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.9 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in

Busesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (2.0").

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