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Weather & Climate in Kapchorwa, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapchorwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,283 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,283 ft (1,915 m) |
| Area | 215.2 sq mi (557.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.4010°N, 34.4504°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Korosi | Shield | 1,446 m (4,744 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
| Paka | Shield | 1,697 m (5,568 ft) | -7550 | 200 km |
| Silali | Shield | 1,528 m (5,013 ft) | -5050 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in |
Kapchorwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.2").