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Weather & Climate in Iryango, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iryango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,928 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,928 ft (1,502 m) |
| Area | 6,095.1 sq mi (15,786.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.9667°N, 30.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 113 km | 40 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 99 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 16 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 56 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 22 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 46 km WSW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 39 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Kamwenge, Uganda | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 43 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.5 | 123 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 136 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 141 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Iryango has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 35.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (0.7").