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Weather & Climate in Kihihi, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kihihi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,796 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,796 ft (1,157 m) |
| Area | 188.9 sq mi (489.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.7500°N, 29.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
109 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 148 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 130 km | 24 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 145 km | 19 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 48 km | 17 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 105 km | 18 km |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 82 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 89 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in |
Kihihi has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 70°F in June to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.3").