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Weather & Climate in Magamaga, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magamaga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,927 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,927 ft (1,197 m) |
| Area | 2,145.5 sq mi (5,556.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5196°N, 33.3469°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 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.3 in |
Magamaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (2.1").