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Weather & Climate in Rwamwanja Refugee Camp, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rwamwanja Refugee Camp enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,580 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,580 ft (1,396 m) |
| Area | 858.3 sq mi (2,223.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.3480°N, 30.6543°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 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 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 60 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 55 km | 19 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 130 km | 28 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 129 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 60 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in |
Rwamwanja Refugee Camp has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.5").