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Kakira, Uganda

Full City Profile

35,800 Population 136/sq mi density
3,891 ft Elevation 1,186 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Kakira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,891 ft (1,186 m)
Area263.6 sq mi (682.7 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates0.5083°N, 33.2878°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 31, 2022.

Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 131 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 43 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest
August 71°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in

Kakira has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and January the driest (2.4").

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