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Weather & Climate in Buhweju, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Buhweju enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 353 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,037 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 69.9°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,037 ft (1,840 m) |
| Area | 704.8 sq mi (1,825.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3503°N, 30.3003°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Feb 5, 1994 | 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M6.2 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 80 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 110 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 92 km | 19 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 42 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 116 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 117 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 153 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 160 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 170 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
Buhweju has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.2").