Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

41,141 Population 129/sq mi density

1,102 ft Elevation 336 meters

77°F Avg Temperature 25°C

Basankusu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	77.4°F
	43% above US avg
January Average	78°F (25°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,102 ft (336 m)
Area	318.4 sq mi (824.7 km²)
Population Density	129/sq mi
Coordinates	1.2210°N, 19.8021°W
Timezone	Africa/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.7"

96% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 7.99"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M5.5 on Sep 25, 1995.

Sep 25, 1995	161 km ESE of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo	M5.5	44 km
Sep 22, 1995	160 km ESE of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo	M5.4	49 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (25°C)	2.8 in	Driest
February	79°F (26°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
March	79°F (26°C)	6.4 in
April	79°F (26°C)	6.6 in
May	78°F (26°C)	6.6 in
June	77°F (25°C)	6.2 in
July	76°F (25°C)	5.8 in	Coldest
August	76°F (25°C)	7.9 in
September	77°F (25°C)	7.9 in
October	77°F (25°C)	7.9 in
November	77°F (25°C)	8.0 in	Wettest
December	77°F (25°C)	4.3 in

Basankusu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (2.8").

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