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Weather & Climate in Pakwach, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pakwach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 38.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,096 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,096 ft (639 m) |
| Area | 538.4 sq mi (1,394.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.4634°N, 31.4983°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 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 | 111 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 114 km | 19 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 2 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 43 km | 30 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 26 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in |
Pakwach has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in October to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").