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Weather & Climate in Yumbe, Uganda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yumbe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°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 3,222 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,222 ft (982 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.4651°N, 31.2469°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kampala |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1990 | 41 km SSW of Juba, South Sudan | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 1990 | 66 km S of Juba, South Sudan | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 40 km SE of Juba, South Sudan | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 34 km NNE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1997 | 35 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2021 | 59 km E of Yei, South Sudan | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 11 km ENE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2002 | 58 km W of Kitgum, Uganda | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 2004 | 30 km W of Adjumani, Uganda | M3.7 | 31 km | 4 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in |
Yumbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in October to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (0.5").