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Weather & Climate in Rutoma, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rutoma 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 353 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,810 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 353 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,810 ft (1,466 m) |
| Area | 383.2 sq mi (992.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 225/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.5667°N, 30.3833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
63 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 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 147 km | 40 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 106 km | 24 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 55 km | 17 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 126 km | 18 km |
| Feb 13, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 141 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 142 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 147 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 161 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Rutoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in June to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (1.3").