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Weather & Climate in Sembabule, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sembabule enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,042 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,042 ft (1,232 m) |
| Area | 554.8 sq mi (1,436.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.0772°N, 31.4567°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 108 km | 40 km |
| Aug 6, 2019 | 16 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 3, 2024 | 16 km NNE of Kamwenge, Uganda | M4.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 1995 | 17 km NNW of Kyenjojo, Uganda | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 2020 | 26 km SSE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.4 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 17 km NNE of Kasese, Uganda | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 160 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in |
Sembabule has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (0.9").