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Weather & Climate in Ishaka, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ishaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,489 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,489 ft (1,673 m) |
| Area | 460.2 sq mi (1,191.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5431°N, 30.1369°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 112 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 133 km | 28 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 30 km | 17 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 94 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 125 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 132 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 139 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in |
Ishaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.5").