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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").