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Weather & Climate in Hima, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,236 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 61.6°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,236 ft (1,291 m) |
| Area | 1,280.2 sq mi (3,315.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3489°N, 30.1622°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Feb 5, 1994 | 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M6.2 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 75 km | 28 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 32 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 13 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 5 km | 24 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 85 km | 17 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 40 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in |
Hima has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in July to 63°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (2.4").