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Weather & Climate in Kampala Central Division, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kampala Central Division has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,934 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 73.0 sq mi (189.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3247°N, 32.5747°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 63 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in |
Kampala Central Division has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (2.6").