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Weather & Climate in Lira, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,622 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,622 ft (1,104 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 30,132/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.2499°N, 32.8999°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda | M4.7 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda | M4.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in |
Lira has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.8").