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Weather & Climate in Budaka, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Budaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°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 3,648 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 210.9 sq mi (546.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0039°N, 33.9256°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in |
Budaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").