Djugu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

41,409 Population 13/sq mi density

5,492 ft Elevation 1,674 meters

66°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Djugu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	65.7°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	66°F (19°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	5,492 ft (1,674 m)
Area	3,159.9 sq mi (8,184.0 km²)
Population Density	13/sq mi
Coordinates	1.9193°N, 30.5026°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 7.09"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 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	43 km
Jul 3, 2013	46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda	M5.7	61 km
Oct 9, 1991	20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda	M5.6	89 km
Feb 19, 2007	60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.6	34 km
Jul 2, 2013	44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda	M5.2	57 km
Jul 3, 2013	55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda	M5.1	54 km
Aug 31, 1994	34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda	M5.0	66 km
Mar 15, 2011	16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda	M5.0	83 km
Oct 18, 1993	7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda	M4.9	147 km
Oct 23, 2000	38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	47 km
Feb 5, 2004	34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda	M4.8	107 km
Jul 18, 1997	55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda	M4.8	128 km
Apr 20, 2013	50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda	M4.8	61 km
May 27, 1997	57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda	M4.8	139 km
Jan 17, 2011	57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	46 km
Aug 15, 1998	12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda	M4.8	143 km
Mar 18, 2004	53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda	M4.7	102 km
Aug 15, 1998	26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda	M4.7	119 km
Feb 25, 2017	26 km W of Hoima, Uganda	M4.7	89 km
Aug 16, 1998	25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda	M4.7	134 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (139 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Fort Portal	Tuff cone(s)	1,615 m (5,299 ft)	-2120	139 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	66°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Driest
February	67°F (20°C)	2.4 in
March	68°F (20°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
April	67°F (20°C)	5.5 in
May	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
June	65°F (18°C)	3.2 in
July	64°F (18°C)	3.7 in	Coldest
August	64°F (18°C)	5.9 in
September	65°F (18°C)	7.1 in	Wettest
October	65°F (19°C)	6.2 in
November	66°F (19°C)	4.5 in
December	65°F (18°C)	2.4 in

Djugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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