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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,865 ft (1,178 m) |
| Coordinates | 1.1881°N, 30.7828°E |
| 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").