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Weather & Climate in Mukono, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mukono has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.8°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3533°N, 32.7553°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in |
Mukono has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.6").