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Weather & Climate in Lyantonde, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lyantonde enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,137 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,137 ft (1,261 m) |
| Area | 380.9 sq mi (986.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.4031°N, 31.1572°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
23 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 87 km | 40 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 146 km | 19 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 137 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 16 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2023 | 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 22 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 21 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 43 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.5 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Mar 29, 1994 | 22 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Kamwenge, Uganda | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1995 | 17 km NNW of Kyenjojo, Uganda | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2023 | 23 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 26 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.4 | 118 km | 24 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 17 km NNE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 15 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Kasese, Uganda | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 159 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in |
Lyantonde has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (0.6").