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Kampala, Uganda

Full City Profile

1,680,600 Population 23,031/sq mi density
4,012 ft Elevation 1,223 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Kampala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above US avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,012 ft (1,223 m)
Area73.0 sq mi (189.0 km²)
Population Density23,031/sq mi
Coordinates0.3163°N, 32.5822°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 M4.6 142 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 62 km
Jul 29, 1990 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda M4.3 129 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 90 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
February 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 7.5 in Wettest
May 71°F (21°C) 6.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.0 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in

Kampala has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (2.6").

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