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Weather & Climate in Kyamahungu, Uganda

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

Kyamahungu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,207 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,207 ft (1,587 m)
Area460.2 sq mi (1,191.9 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates-0.4514°N, 30.1133°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.2"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 116 km 14 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 113 km 10 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 114 km 10 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 84 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 45 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 75 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 88 km 10 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 102 km 19 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 88 km 24 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 113 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 123 km 28 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 121 km 33 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 113 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 113 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 135 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 53 km 10 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 22 km 17 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 93 km 15 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 144 km 10 km
Aug 16, 1998 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 149 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 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 28 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 47 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 114 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 129 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 132 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 139 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 147 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in
April 69°F (20°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 5.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Coldest

Kyamahungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in December to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.3").

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