Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

432,587 Population 14,901/sq mi density

4,980 ft Elevation 1,518 meters

67°F Avg Temperature 19°C

Goma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	66.5°F
	23% above US avg
January Average	67°F (20°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,980 ft (1,518 m)
Area	29.0 sq mi (75.2 km²)
Population Density	14,901/sq mi
Coordinates	-1.6741°N, 29.2285°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"

34% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 6.50"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002	34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M6.2	34 km
Feb 3, 2008	20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.9	78 km
Aug 7, 2015	37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.8	64 km
Oct 24, 2002	28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.5	32 km
Aug 7, 2015	43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.5	56 km
Sep 4, 1990	72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.4	134 km
Feb 14, 2008	8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.3	88 km
Aug 5, 2003	46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda	M5.2	131 km
Mar 20, 2003	Rwanda - Burundi region	M5.2	91 km
Jan 22, 2002	8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.2	32 km
Jan 21, 2002	22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.1	24 km
Apr 29, 1995	56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.1	80 km
Feb 4, 2016	69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.1	91 km
Jan 20, 2002	13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.1	28 km
Oct 24, 2002	37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda	M5.0	45 km
Feb 3, 2008	11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.0	86 km
Sep 15, 2017	24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.0	126 km
Jan 28, 2010	50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda	M4.9	86 km
Sep 28, 1993	21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	118 km
Feb 3, 2008	22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.9	74 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1938	NYAMURAGIRA	Astronomical	—	—	30 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (17 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Nyiragongo	Stratovolcano	3,470 m (11,385 ft)	2020	17 km
Nyamuragira	Shield	3,058 m (10,033 ft)	2020	30 km
Karisimbi	Stratovolcano	4,490 m (14,731 ft)	-8050	31 km
Visoke	Stratovolcano	3,696 m (12,126 ft)	1957	37 km
Muhavura	Stratovolcano	4,103 m (13,461 ft)	Unknown	60 km
Bunyaruguru	Maar(s)	1,554 m (5,098 ft)	Unknown	189 km
Katwe-Kikorongo	Tuff cone(s)	1,067 m (3,501 ft)	Unknown	193 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	67°F (20°C)	3.6 in	Warmest
February	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
March	67°F (19°C)	5.2 in
April	67°F (20°C)	6.5 in	Wettest
May	67°F (19°C)	5.0 in
June	66°F (19°C)	2.2 in
July	67°F (19°C)	1.1 in	Driest
August	67°F (20°C)	2.4 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.8 in
October	67°F (19°C)	5.5 in
November	65°F (18°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
December	66°F (19°C)	4.4 in

Goma has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 65°F in November to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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