Masaka, Uganda

Full City Profile

294,166 Population 1,432/sq mi density
4,239 ft Elevation 1,292 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Masaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.4°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation4,239 ft (1,292 m)
Area205.5 sq mi (532.1 km²)
Population Density1,432/sq mi
Coordinates0.3338°S, 31.7341°E
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.07"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 26, 2021.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 79 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 93 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 138 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 11 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
February 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
April 71°F (21°C) 8.1 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
July 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in

Masaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (1.3").

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