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Weather & Climate in Kazo, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kazo 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 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,295 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,295 ft (1,309 m) |
| Area | 571.5 sq mi (1,480.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0744°N, 30.7853°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 141 km | 40 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 88 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 91 km | 19 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 101 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1998 | 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 143 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 105 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Kazo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.1").