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Weather & Climate in Bududa, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bududa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 66.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,275 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.8°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,275 ft (1,303 m) |
| Area | 1,156.3 sq mi (2,994.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0112°N, 34.3311°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Ol Kokwe | Shield | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in |
Bududa has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 52°F in January to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.5").