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Weather & Climate in Lugazi, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lugazi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,963 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Area | 676.1 sq mi (1,751.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3679°N, 32.9376°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 30 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in |
Lugazi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (2.8").