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Weather & Climate in Rukungiri, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rukungiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,167 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,167 ft (1,575 m) |
| Area | 845.6 sq mi (2,190.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8411°N, 29.9419°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 133 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 51 km | 17 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 134 km | 15 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 123 km | 18 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 76 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 | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 85 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 92 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 104 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in |
Rukungiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.2").