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Weather & Climate in Arua, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,986 ft (1,215 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27,424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0201°N, 30.9111°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 117 km | 30 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2007 | 62 km SSW of Paidha, Uganda | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1997 | 35 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2019 | 22 km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 59 km E of Yei, South Sudan | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in |
Arua has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.8") and January the driest (0.7").