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Weather & Climate in Kalangala, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalangala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 326 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 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,009 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (16°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,009 ft (1,222 m) |
| Area | 374.0 sq mi (968.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.3089°N, 32.2250°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 105 km | 40 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Kalangala has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 62°F in January to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (1.9").