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Weather & Climate in Bukuya, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bukuya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,819 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Area | 713.5 sq mi (1,847.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6786°N, 31.8197°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 29 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1995 | 17 km NNW of Kyenjojo, Uganda | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 47 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2019 | 22 km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 37 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.4 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2017 | 53 km ESE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (175 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Bukuya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.4").