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Oyam, Uganda

Northern Region · Uganda

Oyam is a small town in Northern Region, Uganda with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,455 ft (1,053 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

3,455 ft Elevation 1,053 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Kampala Timezone

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About Oyam

Oyam

Oyam is a town in the Northern Region of Uganda. It is the primary municipal, administrative, and commercial centre of Oyam District.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Coordinates2.2350°, 32.3850°
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala
Country🇺🇬 Uganda
State / ProvinceNorthern Region
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,247 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oyam

Oyam is a small town in Uganda (Northern Region) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet (1,053 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Kampala.

Oyam 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,455 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Uganda avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,455 ft (1,053 m)
Area1,023.4 sq mi (2,650.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates2.2350°N, 32.3850°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Uganda avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2023.

Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 131 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 139 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 92 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 91 km
Jan 5, 2019 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda M4.8 145 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 80 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 89 km
Jun 3, 1990 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda M4.7 7 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 111 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 103 km
Jul 19, 1997 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 108 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 92 km
Apr 3, 2019 22 km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.5 143 km
Jun 16, 1997 35 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.5 113 km
Jun 29, 2015 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.5 141 km
Apr 8, 2023 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda M4.3 124 km
Jul 29, 1990 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda M4.3 117 km
Mar 20, 2021 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.2 136 km
Aug 26, 1995 50 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.0 116 km
Aug 10, 2002 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda M4.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.6 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in

Oyam has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Oyam

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Atapaera Senior Secondary School
Gateway Orphanage School
Technical School
Primary School
Aleny Primary School
Amati Primary School
Woobalokuc Nusery and Primary School
Saint Peter's Secondary School
Oyoe Primary School
Odike Primary School
Ocini Primary School
Loro Technical School
Father Oryang Memorial Primary School
Ayama Pwono Primary School
Atapara Primary School
Abang Primary School
Alyec Primary School
Aleny Primary School
Aber Primary School
Abdalla Anyuru Memorial College
Okweche Primary School
Nile Academy Primary School
Kamdini Parents Comprehensive Nursery and Primary School
Amati P.7 Primary School
Alero Primary School
Saint Peter's Claver Comprehensive Secondary School
Ogwangapur Primary School
Dogapio Primary School
Amwa Demonstration Primary School
Akula Primary School
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Hotels in Oyam

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Karuma Traveller's Hotel

Gas Stations in Oyam

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UG #1188637822
UG #1188637823
UG #1188637824

Airports Near Oyam

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gulu AirportULUMedium Airport
Chobe Safari Lodge AirportSmall Airport
Lira AirportSmall Airport
Masindi AirportKCUSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oyam

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Awa Chapel

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Kampala
Elevation
900 m (2,953 ft)
Twinned With
Hakkâri

🇺🇬 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 Oyam?

Oyam has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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