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Lamwo, Uganda

Northern Region · Uganda

Lamwo is a small town in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,537 ft (1,078 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

3,537 ft Elevation 1,078 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
46.6 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Lamwo

Lamwo is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda and the political and administrative center of Lamwo District.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain46.6 in/yr
Sunny Days257/yr
Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Coordinates3.5297°, 32.8016°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceNorthern Region
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.6 inches (1,184 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lamwo

Lamwo is a small town in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet (1,078 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Lamwo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,537 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above Uganda avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,537 ft (1,078 m)
Area2,031.8 sq mi (5,262.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates3.5297°N, 32.8016°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M3.7 on Jun 7, 2004.

May 20, 1990 45 km WNW of Torit, South Sudan M4.6 132 km
Aug 10, 2002 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda M4.0 54 km
Jun 7, 2004 30 km W of Adjumani, Uganda M3.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
October 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in

Lamwo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Lamwo

21 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Padibe Child Care Centre Primary School
Padibe Primary School
Ocula Primary School
Labayango Primary School
Katum Primary School
Abakadyak Primary School
Saint John High School Padibe
Padiibe Girls' Primary School
Padibe Secondary School
Padibe Girls Secondary School
Padibe Girls School
Padibe West Youth Education Park Centre
Padibe Boy's Primary School
Ogwang-can Primary School
Madi Kiloc Primary School
Lamwo Kuc Kigen High School
Lacara Primary School
Kolokoko Primary School
Bright Future Kindergaten Nursery School
Ayom Primary School
Blessed Daniel Comboni Vocational School
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Radio Stations near Lamwo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Gospel Radio East Africa christian-gospel MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Lamwo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Clothing Market
New Outdoor Market
Old Vegetable Market

Airports Near Lamwo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gulu AirportULUMedium Airport
Kalongo AirportSmall Airport
Kitgum AirportSmall Airport
Nimule AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,100 m (3,609 ft)

🇺🇬 About Uganda

Capital Kampala
Population 42,723,139
Area 236,040 km²
GDP (USD) $48,768,955,863
GDP per capita $1,002
HDI 0.550
Life expectancy 68.3 years
Internet users 15.3%
Urban population 30.6%
Currency UGX (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +256
TLD .ug
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Uganda

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Feb 16 Archbishop Janani Luwum Day Archbishop Janani Luwum Day
Mar 8 International Women's Day International Women's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Jun 3 Martyrs' Day Martyrs' Day
Jun 9 National Heroes' Day National Heroes' Day
Oct 9 Independence Day Independence Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 26 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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What is the weather like in Lamwo?

Lamwo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 257 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.

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