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Weather & Climate in Kasanda, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kasanda 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 264 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 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,042 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 | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Area | 713.5 sq mi (1,847.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5567°N, 31.8022°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 29 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Kamwenge, Uganda | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1995 | 17 km NNW of Kyenjojo, Uganda | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 37 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.4 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Kasanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.5").