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Weather & Climate in Moroto, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moroto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,570 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,570 ft (1,393 m) |
| Area | 2,063.6 sq mi (5,344.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5345°N, 34.6666°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.2.
| Mar 17, 2015 | 28 km ESE of Lodwar, Kenya | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Central Island (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Central Island | Tuff cone(s) | 518 m (1,699 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in |
Moroto has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in August to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.4").