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FORT PORTAL, UGANDA


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Elevation: 5049 feet     Latitude: 00 40N     Longitude: 030 17E
K�ppen Classification: Tropical Savanna Climate

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Tropical savanna climates have monthly mean temperature above 18�C (64�F) in every month of the year and typically a pronounced dry season, with the driest month having precipitation less than 60mm (2.36 in) of precipitation. In essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less rainfall than a tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry seasons than a tropical monsoon climate. Tropical savanna climates are most commonly found in Africa, Asia and South America. The climate is also prevalent in sections of Central America, northern Australia and North America, specifically in sections of Mexico and the state of Florida in the United States.

The K�ppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Aw". (Tropical Savanna Climate).

The average temperature for the year in Fort Portal is 66.0°F (18.9°C). The warmest month, on average, is February with an average temperature of 67.0°F (19.4°C). The coolest month on average is June, with an average temperature of 65.0°F (18.3°C).

The highest recorded temperature in Fort Portal is 89.0°F (31.7°C), which was recorded in February. The lowest recorded temperature in Fort Portal is 45.0°F (7.2°C), which was recorded in January.

The average amount of precipitation for the year in Fort Portal is 58.1" (1475.7 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is October with 8.4" (213.4 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is January with an average of 1.3" (33 mm). In terms of liquid precipitation, there are an average of 94.2 days of rain, with the most rain occurring in October with 12.2 days of rain, and the least rain occurring in January with 2.8 days of rain.



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