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Weather & Climate in Buyale, Uganda

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

Buyale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,517 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Area1,443.6 sq mi (3,738.8 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates1.9342°N, 32.1164°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.3"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 145 km 24 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 143 km 10 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 93 km 33 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 139 km 10 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 129 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 101 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 76 km 10 km
Apr 20, 2013 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.8 147 km 10 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 85 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 82 km 30 km
Jun 3, 1990 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda M4.7 38 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 78 km 33 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 93 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2017 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda M4.7 125 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2013 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 123 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 80 km 10 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 76 km 10 km
Jul 19, 1997 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 83 km 33 km
Aug 5, 2013 29 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.6 124 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2019 22 km NW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.5 105 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 6.0 in Wettest
May 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
September 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in

Buyale has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.0").

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