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Weather & Climate in Kitgum, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitgum has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,117 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,117 ft (950 m) |
| Area | 2,031.8 sq mi (5,262.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.2783°N, 32.8867°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| Jun 3, 1990 | 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda | M4.0 | 59 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) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in |
Kitgum has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.4").