Ibanda, Uganda

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117,700 Population 213/sq mi density
4,721 ft Elevation 1,439 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Ibanda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,721 ft (1,439 m)
Area551.6 sq mi (1,428.7 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates0.1340°S, 30.4962°E
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 96 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 86 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 75 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 80 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 124 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 70 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 83 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 68 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 76 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 130 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 91 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 87 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 69 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 82 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 121 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 115 km
Jan 27, 2002 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 133 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 90 km
Aug 16, 1998 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 130 km
Dec 15, 1990 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 47 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 64 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 97 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 166 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 185 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 192 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
February 71°F (21°C) 2.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.8 in
December 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in

Ibanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.6").

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