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Weather & Climate in Kyegegwa, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kyegegwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,629 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,629 ft (1,411 m) |
| Area | 879.4 sq mi (2,277.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5022°N, 31.0414°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 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 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 137 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 142 km | 19 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 97 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 105 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (91 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 91 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in |
Kyegegwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.8").