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Weather & Climate in Kapoeta, South Sudan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapoeta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,192 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,192 ft (668 m) |
| Area | 1,204.5 sq mi (3,119.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.7722°N, 33.5914°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Juba |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Jul 28, 1990 | 90 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 88 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 1990 | 104 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 1991 | 87 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 1991 | 105 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 1991 | 99 km NW of Kapoeta, South Sudan | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1990 | 116 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 1991 | 105 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1991 | 99 km N of Torit, South Sudan | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1990 | 8 km NE of Kapoeta, South Sudan | M4.6 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 80 km NNW of Torit, South Sudan | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 1990 | 93 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2014 | 130 km E of Kapoeta, South Sudan | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1999 | 62 km NNW of Torit, South Sudan | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 1990 | 97 km NNW of Torit, South Sudan | M3.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Kapoeta has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.3").