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Weather & Climate in Mubende, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mubende has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,311 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.7°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,311 ft (1,314 m) |
| Area | 1,402.8 sq mi (3,633.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.5585°N, 31.3949°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 143 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 144 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 128 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 2.4 in |
Mubende has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.0") and January the driest (1.7").