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Weather & Climate in Kyangwali Refugee Camp, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyangwali Refugee Camp has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,865 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Area | 1,277.9 sq mi (3,309.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1881°N, 30.7828°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 59 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 63 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 120 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 88 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 80 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Kyangwali Refugee Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (1.0").