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Weather & Climate in Katoke, Uganda

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Katoke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,426 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.0°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,426 ft (1,349 m)
Area974.6 sq mi (2,524.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates0.7583°N, 30.6825°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 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 74 km 14 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 108 km 24 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 90 km 10 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 135 km 33 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 111 km 19 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 61 km 10 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 95 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 148 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 82 km 10 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 98 km 10 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 89 km 10 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 100 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 126 km 10 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 54 km 33 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 66 km 19 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 78 km 24 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 55 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 64 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 136 km 28 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 143 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 49 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 126 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 4.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.8 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in

Katoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.5").

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