Weather & Climate in Moyo, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,192 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.6°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,192 ft (973 m) |
| Area | 473.4 sq mi (1,226.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.6609°N, 31.7247°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 27, 1990 | 18 km ESE of Juba, South Sudan | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 41 km SSW of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 1992 | 58 km E of Juba, South Sudan | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 20, 1990 | 45 km WNW of Torit, South Sudan | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1990 | 66 km S of Juba, South Sudan | M4.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 40 km SE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 1990 | 46 km ENE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 59 km E of Yei, South Sudan | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda | M4.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2004 | 30 km W of Adjumani, Uganda | M3.7 | 36 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.8 in |
Moyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.2") and January the driest (0.3").