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Weather & Climate in Hoima, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hoima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,711 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,711 ft (1,131 m) |
| Area | 83.3 sq mi (215.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,472/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4331°N, 31.3524°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 66 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 75 km | 19 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 74 km | 30 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (147 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in |
Hoima has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (1.4").