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Weather & Climate in Ntungamo, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ntungamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,839 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,839 ft (1,170 m) |
| Area | 59.7 sq mi (154.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 283/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8833°N, 29.6500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
103 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 146 km | 24 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 67 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 73 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 77 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 84 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in |
Ntungamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in June to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.6").