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Weather & Climate in Gulu, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Area | 134.9 sq mi (349.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.7746°N, 32.2990°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 125 km | 30 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1997 | 35 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 50 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda | M4.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2004 | 30 km W of Adjumani, Uganda | M3.7 | 112 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in |
Gulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (0.7").