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Weather & Climate in Buhimba, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buhimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 1,277.9 sq mi (3,309.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3472°N, 31.3081°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 67 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 76 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 51 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 82 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 84 km | 30 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in |
Buhimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.3").