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Weather & Climate in Nakasongola, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakasongola 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,579 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,579 ft (1,091 m) |
| Area | 1,854.3 sq mi (4,802.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.3089°N, 32.4564°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 32 km NW of Apac, Uganda | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 23 km SSW of Buliisa, Uganda | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 1990 | 44 km NNE of Kiboga, Uganda | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1995 | 50 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in |
Nakasongola has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (1.1").