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Weather & Climate in Kanoni, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanoni 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 272 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 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,075 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 | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,075 ft (1,242 m) |
| Area | 478.8 sq mi (1,240.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.1772°N, 31.8811°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in |
Kanoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in August to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.9").