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Weather & Climate in Gombe, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gombe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°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 3,904 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,904 ft (1,190 m) |
| Area | 478.8 sq mi (1,240.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.2033°N, 32.0881°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in |
Gombe has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.9").