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Weather & Climate in Kasambya, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kasambya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,094 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,094 ft (1,248 m) |
| Area | 1,402.8 sq mi (3,633.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4333°N, 31.2333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
58 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 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 150 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 125 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 118 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 139 km | 21 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 113 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.3 in |
Kasambya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (1.6").