Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

399,282 Population 17,953/sq mi density
4,150 ft Elevation 1,265 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Bunia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation4,150 ft (1,265 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density17,953/sq mi
Coordinates1.5594°N, 30.2522°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 3, 2024.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 110 km
Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 67 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 71 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 60 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 119 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 111 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 144 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 137 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 73 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 63 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 84 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 111 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 136 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 111 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 122 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 103 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 111 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 148 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 96 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 96 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 186 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
March 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
April 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in Wettest
November 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in

Bunia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.9").

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