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Weather & Climate in Paidha, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Paidha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,908 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,908 ft (1,496 m) |
| Area | 398.6 sq mi (1,032.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4167°N, 30.9855°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 79 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 78 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 59 km | 30 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in |
Paidha has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 65°F in October to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.1").