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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").