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Weather & Climate in Pallisa, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pallisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,465 ft (1,056 m) |
| Area | 385.5 sq mi (998.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.1450°N, 33.7094°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Aug 11, 1990 | 30 km SE of Lugazi, Uganda | M4.5 | 127 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 14 km NE of Buwenge, Uganda | M4.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in |
Pallisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.4").