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Weather & Climate in Mbale, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,691 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,691 ft (1,125 m) |
| Area | 1,156.3 sq mi (2,994.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.0821°N, 34.1750°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.1 in |
Mbale has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.2") and January the driest (1.5").