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Weather & Climate in Bugembe, Uganda

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bugembe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,304 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,304 ft (1,312 m)
Area109.7 sq mi (284.1 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates0.4821°N, 33.2407°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.87"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.

Jun 17, 2021 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania M4.6 129 km 10 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 38 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 28 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (170 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.6 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.9 in
July 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.1 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in

Bugembe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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