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Weather & Climate in Nyachera, Uganda

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

Nyachera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,616 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.0°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,616 ft (1,407 m)
Area864.2 sq mi (2,238.4 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9000°N, 30.4167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kampala

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 134 km 40 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 142 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 103 km 10 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 143 km 10 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 116 km 10 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 136 km 10 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 142 km 24 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 122 km 33 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 79 km 17 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 112 km 10 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 111 km 10 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 128 km 10 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 145 km 10 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 127 km 15 km
Jan 28, 2020 56 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 103 km 10 km
Aug 24, 2023 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.6 99 km 10 km
Jul 5, 2013 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 104 km 10 km
Aug 25, 2003 55 km NW of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.6 131 km 10 km
Mar 6, 2022 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 105 km 10 km
Feb 28, 2023 1 km NW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.6 131 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 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 86 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 98 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 107 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 121 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 127 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 147 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 147 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
February 69°F (20°C) 2.7 in
March 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 1.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in

Nyachera has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and June the driest (0.8").

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