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Weather & Climate in Katakwi, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katakwi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,645 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.6°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,645 ft (1,111 m) |
| Area | 116.9 sq mi (302.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.8911°N, 33.9661°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in |
Katakwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.1").