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Weather & Climate in Kyenjojo, Uganda

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

Kyenjojo 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 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,377 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 Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,377 ft (1,334 m)
Area974.6 sq mi (2,524.3 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates0.6328°N, 30.6214°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

87 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 65 km 14 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 123 km 24 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 105 km 10 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 125 km 19 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 51 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 133 km 10 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 82 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 69 km 10 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 113 km 10 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 104 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 141 km 10 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 116 km 10 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 54 km 10 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 54 km 19 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 65 km 24 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 45 km 10 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 127 km 28 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 45 km 33 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 109 km 10 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 75 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 42 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 110 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 111 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 6.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 69°F (20°C) 5.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in

Kyenjojo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.5").

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