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Kasese, Uganda

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115,400 Population 362/sq mi density
3,245 ft Elevation 989 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kasese enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,245 ft (989 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates0.1833°N, 30.0833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

78 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 46 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 44 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 133 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 17 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 56 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 17 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 106 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 18 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 52 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 33 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 73 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 43 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 45 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 65 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 65 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 95 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 51 km
Aug 15, 1998 26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 85 km
Dec 15, 1990 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 62 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katwe-Kikorongo (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 35 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 43 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 60 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 180 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in

Kasese has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.9").

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