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Weather & Climate in Nyahuka, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyahuka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,782 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,782 ft (848 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,767/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.6750°N, 29.9926°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
88 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Feb 5, 1994 | 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M6.2 | 10 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 60 km | 28 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 39 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 31 km | 19 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 117 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 29 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in |
Nyahuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 71°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (2.0").