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Weather & Climate in Kakumiro, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakumiro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,393 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,393 ft (1,339 m) |
| Area | 714.4 sq mi (1,850.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.7806°N, 31.3236°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 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 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 133 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 120 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in |
Kakumiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.8").