Kapchorwa weather in November
In November, Kapchorwa sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 148 mm of rain across 21.7 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in November, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of November to 11 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, November is Kapchorwa's 11th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Kapchorwa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 7th coldest
- Rainfall
- 148 mm
- 21.7 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:29 AM – 6:26 PM
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 6 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.43 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Kapchorwa is town in Eastern Uganda, Uganda.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in November
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical November day in Kapchorwa reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 31°C. Set against its neighbours, November runs on par with October and about 1°C cooler than December.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 18 |
| 2 | 28 | 18 |
| 3 | 28 | 18 |
| 4 | 28 | 18 |
| 5 | 28 | 18 |
| 6 | 28 | 18 |
| 7 | 28 | 18 |
| 8 | 28 | 18 |
| 9 | 28 | 18 |
| 10 | 28 | 18 |
| 11 | 28 | 18 |
| 12 | 28 | 18 |
| 13 | 28 | 18 |
| 14 | 28 | 18 |
| 15 | 28 | 18 |
| 16 | 28 | 18 |
| 17 | 28 | 18 |
| 18 | 29 | 18 |
| 19 | 29 | 18 |
| 20 | 29 | 18 |
| 21 | 29 | 18 |
| 22 | 29 | 18 |
| 23 | 29 | 18 |
| 24 | 29 | 18 |
| 25 | 29 | 18 |
| 26 | 29 | 18 |
| 27 | 29 | 18 |
| 28 | 29 | 18 |
| 29 | 29 | 18 |
| 30 | 29 | 18 |
How November really feels in Kapchorwa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, November averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
November sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Kapchorwa weather by month
How November compares with the rest of the year at a glance. November is the 6th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 18° | 27 | 5.9 | 11.9 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 32° / 19° | 22 | 5.1 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 32° / 19° | 79 | 13 | 12 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 29° / 19° | 198 | 24.1 | 12 | 3.5 |
| May | 28° / 18° | 240 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 27° / 18° | 140 | 21.9 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Jul | 27° / 17° | 190 | 22.6 | 12.1 | 4.6 |
| Aug | 27° / 17° | 203 | 25.3 | 12 | 4.3 |
| Sep | 28° / 17° | 135 | 22.4 | 12 | 4.4 |
| Oct | 28° / 18° | 214 | 26.2 | 12 | 3.8 |
| Nov | 28° / 18° | 148 | 21.7 | 11.9 | 4.1 |
| Dec | 30° / 18° | 50 | 11.4 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in November
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 15% of the time in November.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of November, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 66%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 37 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Cloudier (%) | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 72 |
| 2 | 28 | 72 |
| 3 | 28 | 72 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 29 | 71 |
| 6 | 29 | 71 |
| 7 | 29 | 71 |
| 8 | 30 | 70 |
| 9 | 30 | 70 |
| 10 | 31 | 69 |
| 11 | 31 | 69 |
| 12 | 31 | 69 |
| 13 | 33 | 67 |
| 14 | 33 | 67 |
| 15 | 34 | 66 |
| 16 | 34 | 66 |
| 17 | 35 | 65 |
| 18 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 36 | 64 |
| 20 | 36 | 64 |
| 21 | 37 | 63 |
| 22 | 38 | 62 |
| 23 | 37 | 63 |
| 24 | 38 | 62 |
| 25 | 38 | 62 |
| 26 | 39 | 61 |
| 27 | 39 | 61 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 40 | 60 |
| 30 | 40 | 60 |
Chance of precipitation in November
Kapchorwa gets around 148 mm of rain over 21.7 wet days in November. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 72% and peaks near 85% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 85 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 |
| 2 | 85 |
| 3 | 84 |
| 4 | 83 |
| 5 | 83 |
| 6 | 82 |
| 7 | 81 |
| 8 | 80 |
| 9 | 79 |
| 10 | 78 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 76 |
| 13 | 74 |
| 14 | 73 |
| 15 | 72 |
| 16 | 71 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 68 |
| 20 | 67 |
| 21 | 66 |
| 22 | 66 |
| 23 | 65 |
| 24 | 64 |
| 25 | 63 |
| 26 | 62 |
| 27 | 61 |
| 28 | 60 |
| 29 | 59 |
| 30 | 58 |
Humidity in November
Most of November feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, November lands in the comfortable band about 42% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 43 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 |
| Comfortable (%) | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Humid (%) | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 47 | 35 | 1 |
| 2 | 17 | 48 | 34 | 1 |
| 3 | 18 | 48 | 34 | 1 |
| 4 | 18 | 48 | 33 | 1 |
| 5 | 19 | 48 | 33 | 1 |
| 6 | 19 | 48 | 32 | 1 |
| 7 | 20 | 48 | 31 | 1 |
| 8 | 21 | 48 | 30 | 0 |
| 9 | 22 | 48 | 30 | 0 |
| 10 | 23 | 48 | 29 | 0 |
| 11 | 25 | 47 | 28 | 0 |
| 12 | 26 | 46 | 27 | 0 |
| 13 | 28 | 46 | 26 | 0 |
| 14 | 30 | 45 | 25 | 0 |
| 15 | 31 | 44 | 25 | 0 |
| 16 | 33 | 43 | 24 | 0 |
| 17 | 35 | 42 | 23 | 0 |
| 18 | 37 | 41 | 22 | 0 |
| 19 | 38 | 40 | 22 | 0 |
| 20 | 40 | 39 | 21 | 0 |
| 21 | 41 | 38 | 21 | 0 |
| 22 | 43 | 37 | 20 | 0 |
| 23 | 44 | 36 | 20 | 0 |
| 24 | 46 | 35 | 19 | 0 |
| 25 | 47 | 34 | 19 | 0 |
| 26 | 48 | 33 | 18 | 0 |
| 27 | 50 | 32 | 18 | 0 |
| 28 | 52 | 31 | 17 | 0 |
| 29 | 52 | 31 | 17 | 0 |
| 30 | 53 | 30 | 17 | 0 |
Wind in November
Winds average 6 km/h in November.
Across November, daily wind ranges from about 6 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | calm |
| 2 | 6 | calm |
| 3 | 6 | calm |
| 4 | 6 | calm |
| 5 | 6 | calm |
| 6 | 6 | calm |
| 7 | 6 | calm |
| 8 | 6 | calm |
| 9 | 6 | calm |
| 10 | 6 | calm |
| 11 | 6 | calm |
| 12 | 6 | calm |
| 13 | 6 | calm |
| 14 | 6 | calm |
| 15 | 6 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in November
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of November to 11 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over November. Sunrise moves from 6:27 AM to 6:34 AM, and sunset from 6:24 PM to 6:29 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 2 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 3 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 4 | 11.9 | 6:27 | 6:24 |
| 5 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 6 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:24 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:25 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:25 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:28 | 6:25 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:28 |
| 26 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in November
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in November, about 5.43 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.78 kWh/m² to a high of 6.45 kWh/m² in February across the year — November's 5.43 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is November a good time to visit Kapchorwa?
Our two travel scores rate November for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
November is a reasonable time to visit Kapchorwa for sightseeing.
What to pack for Kapchorwa in November
From November's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In November, Kapchorwa sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 22 days see rain.
UV index in Kapchorwa in November
Clear-sky midday UV in November peaks around 12 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Kapchorwa peaks around March 14 at about 16 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 16 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 14 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Air quality in Kapchorwa in November
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where November falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Kapchorwa is worst in January — around 43 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 43 | 40 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 40 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 41 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | Poor |
| Feb | 40 | Poor |
| Mar | 36 | Poor |
| Apr | 32 | Moderate |
| May | 34 | Moderate |
| Jun | 40 | Poor |
| Jul | 39 | Poor |
| Aug | 35 | Moderate |
| Sep | 35 | Moderate |
| Oct | 36 | Poor |
| Nov | 37 | Poor |
| Dec | 41 | Poor |
Where is Kapchorwa?
Kapchorwa sits at 1.4°N, 34.5°E, 1,915 m above sea level, in Uganda. The nearest listed city is Sironko, 29 km away.
Topography around Kapchorwa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Kapchorwa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Kapchorwa has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 837 m around an average of 1,858 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,073 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 3,257 m.
The land around Kapchorwa is covered by shrubs (41%) and cropland (31%) within 3 km, cropland (32%), trees (25%) and grassland (22%) within 16 km, and grassland (31%), cropland (26%) and shrubs (25%) within 80 km.
Uganda travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 35% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,206
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 18%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 9
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 29.4
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 518
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Kapchorwa (1.401°, 34.4504°, elevation 1,915 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).