Aru, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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45,516 Population
4,429 ft Elevation 1,350 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Aru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above US avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation4,429 ft (1,350 m)
Coordinates2.8622°N, 30.8414°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2023.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 127 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 148 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 124 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 128 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 140 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 146 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 131 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 141 km
Jan 5, 2019 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda M4.8 67 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 141 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 99 km
May 27, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.8 94 km
Jul 18, 1997 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 84 km
Mar 18, 2004 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 106 km
Aug 5, 2013 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 139 km
Jul 19, 1997 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda M4.7 105 km
Jul 18, 1997 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda M4.7 97 km
Aug 5, 2013 29 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.6 139 km
Jul 18, 1997 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda M4.6 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in Warmest
March 76°F (25°C) 3.2 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in Coldest
August 71°F (22°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
December 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in

Aru has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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