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Lira, Uganda

Full City Profile

119,323 Population 30,132/sq mi density
3,622 ft Elevation 1,104 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Lira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.8°F
37% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,622 ft (1,104 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²)
Population Density30,132/sq mi
Coordinates2.2499°N, 32.8999°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 10, 2002.

Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 148 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 147 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 145 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 134 km
Jun 3, 1990 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda M4.7 63 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 149 km
Aug 10, 2002 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda M4.0 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 6.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in

Lira has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.8").

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