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Weather & Climate in Juba, South Sudan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Juba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 20.1 sq mi (52.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8517°N, 31.5825°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.2.
| May 20, 1990 | 69 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M7.2 | 69 km | 15 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 63 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M7.1 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Jul 9, 1990 | 60 km N of Juba, South Sudan | M6.6 | 61 km | 13 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 54 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M6.5 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 66 km N of Juba, South Sudan | M5.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 1990 | 72 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 88 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 90 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 69 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 1991 | 39 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.2 | 39 km | 11 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 88 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1990 | 104 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1990 | 63 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.0 | 64 km | 16 km |
| May 27, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 37 km NNE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 1990 | Sudan | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 1991 | 83 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 1991 | 63 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.9 | 64 km | 33 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 41 km SSW of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 72 km NE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 85°F (30°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 86°F (30°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in |
Juba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 78°F in July to 86°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (0.2").