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Gombe, Uganda

Full City Profile

16,600 Population 35/sq mi density
3,904 ft Elevation 1,190 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Gombe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,904 ft (1,190 m)
Area478.8 sq mi (1,240.1 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates0.2033°N, 32.0881°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 147 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 115 km
Jul 29, 1990 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda M4.3 121 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 145 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 71°F (21°C) 5.6 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in

Gombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.9").

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