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Weather & Climate in Mpigi, Uganda

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mpigi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates0.2250°N, 32.3136°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Aug 11, 1990 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda M4.5 90 km 33 km
Jul 29, 1990 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda M4.3 125 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2022 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda M4.2 121 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 91 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
February 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 6.7 in Wettest
May 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in

Mpigi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (2.0").

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