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Weather & Climate in Kamwenge, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamwenge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,111 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,111 ft (1,253 m) |
| Area | 858.3 sq mi (2,223.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.1866°N, 30.4539°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 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 | 65 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 42 km | 24 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 111 km | 28 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 56 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 44 km | 19 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 103 km | 18 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | Lake Albert region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 61 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in |
Kamwenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (1.5").