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Weather & Climate in Kiruhura, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kiruhura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,409 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,409 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 1,317.1 sq mi (3,411.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.1966°N, 30.8445°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 127 km | 40 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 105 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 101 km | 24 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 104 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 120 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in |
Kiruhura has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.8").