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Nyachera, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Nyachera is a mid-size city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 30,509. Elevation: 4,616 ft (1,407 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

30,509 Population 35/sq mi density
4,616 ft Elevation 1,407 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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People

Population30,509
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Population30,509
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Coordinates-0.9000°, 30.4167°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (923 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyachera

Nyachera is a mid-size city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 30,509. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet (1,407 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Nyachera

Nyachera has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.9°C), the coldest is Jul (19.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1491 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 13.6° / 28.5° 101.3
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 14.1° / 29.6° 89.1
Mar 20.8°C / 69°F 14.2° / 29.8° 135.8
Apr 20.2°C / 68°F 14.3° / 28.7° 206.2
May 20°C / 68°F 13.8° / 27.8° 115.8
Jun 19.5°C / 67°F 12.7° / 27.4° 49.2
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 11.5° / 28.4° 39.3
Aug 20.5°C / 69°F 12.3° / 29.6° 105.1
Sep 20.8°C / 69°F 13.6° / 29.5° 150.8
Oct 20.5°C / 69°F 13.7° / 28.6° 192.6
Nov 20°C / 68°F 14.4° / 27.7° 177.2
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 14.1° / 27.6° 128.3
Nyachera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above Uganda avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Area864.2 sq mi (2,238.4 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9000°N, 30.4167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 134 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 142 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 103 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 143 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 116 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 136 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 142 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 122 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 79 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 112 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 111 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 128 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 145 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 127 km
Jan 28, 2020 56 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 103 km
Aug 24, 2023 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.6 99 km
Jul 5, 2013 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 104 km
Aug 25, 2003 55 km NW of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.6 131 km
Mar 6, 2022 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 105 km
Feb 28, 2023 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 86 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 98 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 107 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 121 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 127 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 147 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 147 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
February 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Nyachera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Nyachera

52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kyangamu Nursery School
Kayanga Primary School
Kibumba Primary School
Kihorobo Church School
Kitojo Primary School
Ruzinga Primary School
Ihunga Primary School
Kahenda Primary School
Kashoro Primary School
Katojo Primary School
Kishami Primary School
Kizaara Primary School
Kyakashambara Primary School
Igorora Primary School
Mutanoga II Primary School
Ngoma I Primary School
Nyakishojwa Primary School
Nyakyera Primary School
Nyakyera Senior School
Nyakyera United Secondary School
Ruhondwa Primary School
Rwamakuru Primary School
Rwebikonko Nursery School
Rwembirizi Primary School
Saint Aaron Junior School
School Land
Kataraaka Primary School
Good Hope Primary School
Jesus Cares Primary School
Kahengyere Primary School
Kahiya Primary School
Kibingo II Primary School
Kyabwato Primary School
Mushasha Church School
Omurubaare Primary School
Triton Preparatory School
Bright Future Primary School
Kabambo Primary School
Kanyantura Primary School
God's Choice Primary School
Katooma Primary School
Kiyoora Demo Primary School
Kiyoora High School
Kiyoora Primary Teachers College
Ngomba Primary School
Nturanabo Memorial Primary School
Nursery School
Rusa Primary School
Binyuga Church School
Binyuga Primary School
Bituntu Primary School
Bwihira Primary School
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Libraries in Nyachera

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mbarara Public Library0.0

Hotels in Nyachera

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ariho Hotel
Ntungamo Resort Hotel
Tourist Hotel
Trek Savannah Hotel

Clinics in Nyachera

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

KATOJO H/C II
KISHAMI H/C II
KIYOORA HEALTH CENTRE II
KYAMATE HEALTH CENTRE II
NGOMA HEALTH CENTRE II

Bus Stations in Nyachera

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ntungamo Taxi Park

Airports Near Nyachera

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Savannah AirstripKHXMedium Airport
Gabiro AirportSmall Airport
Ibanda AirportSmall Airport
Ihanda AirstripSmall Airport
Kabale AirportSmall Airport
Kisoro AirportKXOSmall Airport
Mbarara AirportMBQSmall Airport
Milambi AirportSmall Airport
Mweya AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nyachera

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kyenjonjo c.o.u

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala

🇺🇬 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Nyachera

What is the population of Nyachera?

Nyachera has a population of 30,509 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 864.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyachera?

Nyachera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

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