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Weather & Climate in Busembatia, Uganda

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

Busembatia 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,684 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,684 ft (1,123 m)
Area159.2 sq mi (412.4 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates0.7773°N, 33.6236°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 145 km 10 km
Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 88 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 39 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 161 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 7.3 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in

Busembatia has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.7").

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