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Nyahuka, Uganda

Western Region · Uganda

Nyahuka is a small city in Western Region, Uganda with a population of 19,600. Elevation: 2,782 ft (848 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

19,600 Population 1,767/sq mi density
2,782 ft Elevation 848 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
47.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Nyahuka

Bujerere is a settlement in the Western Region of Uganda.

People

Population19,600
Density1,767/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain47.9 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Population19,600
Population Density1,767 / sq mi
Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Coordinates0.6750°, 29.9926°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceWestern Region
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.9 inches (1,217 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nyahuka

Nyahuka is a small city in Uganda (Western Region) with a population of 19,600. The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet (848 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Climate in Nyahuka

Nyahuka has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Feb (21.3°C), the coldest is Jun (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1490 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.5°C / 69°F 14.4° / 27.5° 82.5
Feb 21.3°C / 70°F 15.1° / 29.1° 53.8
Mar 21.2°C / 70°F 15° / 29.5° 145.5
Apr 20.4°C / 69°F 15° / 27.6° 136.9
May 20.2°C / 68°F 14.4° / 26.6° 124.5
Jun 19.6°C / 67°F 13.9° / 26.3° 105.5
Jul 19.7°C / 67°F 13.5° / 27.3° 88.7
Aug 20.2°C / 68°F 14° / 27.5° 123.9
Sep 20.3°C / 69°F 14.8° / 27.6° 145.7
Oct 20°C / 68°F 14.9° / 26.5° 176.2
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 14.9° / 25.7° 165.2
Dec 20°C / 68°F 14.3° / 26.1° 142.2
Nyahuka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Uganda avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,782 ft (848 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²)
Population Density1,767/sq mi
Coordinates0.6750°N, 29.9926°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

88 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 10 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 149 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 139 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 147 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 23 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 102 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 43 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 39 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 145 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 146 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 134 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 29 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 60 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 21 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 39 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 25 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 31 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 94 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 10 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 29 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 84 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in

Nyahuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Nyahuka

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

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mutiti Primary School
Nyangule Primary School
Nyambaro Primary School
Nyahuka Parents Secondary School
Nyahuka Day and Boarding Primary School
Nursery School
Njuule Primary School
Njanja Primary School
Mutunda Primary School
Nyankonda Primary School
Mount Zion Primary School
Mirambi Primary School
Masule II Millenium Nursery School
Lamia Primary School
Kuka Primary School
Kinyate Primary School
Kasonko Primary School
Kasanzi Primary School
Parental Care Junior School
Preparatory Primary School
Saint Mary's Secondary School
Saint Padre Pio and Benedicto XVII Nursery and Primary School
Secondary School
Simbya Primary School
Teachers' Resource Centre
Tombwe Primary School
Kuka Primary School
Kihoko Primary School
Nice Nursery and Primary School
Suncity Primary School
Newstyle Nursery and Primary School
Kaleyaleya Primary School
Christ School Bundibugyo
Bubandi Seed Secondary School
Bundimbere Parents Primary School
Bundikakemba Primary School
Bundikahungu Secondary School
Bundikahungu Primary School
Bundikahondo Primary School
Bulireya Baptist Orphans' Nursery and Primary School
Bulimba Primary School
Buganirere Primary School
Bundimbuga Primary School
Bubandi Primary School
Picfare Nursery And Primary School
Kisuba Primary School
Kaghema Adult Literacy Learners Association
Butoogo Primary School
Butogo School
Busoru Primary School
Bundikuyali Primary School
Bundimulinga Primary School
Bundingoma Primary School
Busanza Primary School
Busaru Primary School
Busigha Primary School
Busu Primary School
Busunga Preparatory Infant Nursery and Primary School
Busunga Primary School
Early Childhood Development School
Galiraya Primary School
Kagugu Primary School
Kakuka Hill Senior Secondary School
Kalera Primary School
Kaleyaleya Primary School
Kanamabale Primary School
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Libraries in Nyahuka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bundibugyo Community Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Nyahuka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Akabahera market
Bundimasoli Market
Harugali Makert
Karuruma Market
Kirindi Market
Lugo Market
Ntandi Market
Nyabugesera Market
Nyahuka market

Clinics in Nyahuka

10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BUSUNGA
BUSUNGA HEALTH CENTRE II
BUTAMA
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH CENTRE II
HEALTH UNIT
KISUBA
KISUBA HEALTH CENTRE II
MIRAMBI

Airports Near Nyahuka

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beni AirportBNCSmall Airport
Bundibugyo AirportSmall Airport
Fort Portal AirportSmall Airport
Kasese AirportKSESmall Airport
Rughenda AirfieldRUESmall Airport
Wageni AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nyahuka

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bundichorwa Presbyterian Church
Kaleyaleya II
Masule II SDA church
Masule11 church of uganda
Mt. Zion Presbyterian Church
New Life Bundimulinga

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
1,200 m (3,937 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Nyahuka

What is the population of Nyahuka?

Nyahuka has a population of 19,600 residents and is located in Uganda. The population density is 1,767 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nyahuka?

Nyahuka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.9 inches.

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