Hyosha, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

74,502 Population 39/sq mi density

3,461 ft Elevation 1,055 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Hyosha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	72.8°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,461 ft (1,055 m)
Area	1,929.1 sq mi (4,996.4 km²)
Population Density	39/sq mi
Coordinates	0.6978°N, 29.5186°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"

48% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Aug) 6.10"

Driest Month (Jan) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 5, 1994	13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda	M6.2	59 km
Mar 24, 1996	15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda	M5.4	74 km
Sep 4, 1990	72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.4	140 km
Jun 29, 2001	11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda	M5.3	68 km
Jul 30, 2017	52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda	M5.3	106 km
Apr 27, 2006	17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda	M5.2	74 km
Aug 5, 2003	46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda	M5.2	136 km
Oct 18, 1993	7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda	M4.9	78 km
Oct 18, 2009	18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda	M4.9	71 km
Jan 31, 2001	3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	26 km
Feb 14, 2022	12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda	M4.9	80 km
Mar 20, 1994	24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda	M4.9	77 km
May 29, 2006	17 km N of Kasese, Uganda	M4.9	77 km
Jan 4, 2002	46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda	M4.8	97 km
Aug 15, 1998	12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda	M4.8	49 km
Nov 20, 2012	51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda	M4.8	128 km
Feb 5, 2004	34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda	M4.8	108 km
Oct 23, 2000	38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	150 km
Jan 27, 2002	39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda	M4.7	24 km
Dec 15, 1990	26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.7	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (81 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Fort Portal	Tuff cone(s)	1,615 m (5,299 ft)	-2120	81 km
Katwe-Kikorongo	Tuff cone(s)	1,067 m (3,501 ft)	Unknown	97 km
Bunyaruguru	Maar(s)	1,554 m (5,098 ft)	Unknown	118 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	73°F (23°C)	2.5 in	Driest
February	73°F (23°C)	3.2 in
March	73°F (23°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
April	73°F (23°C)	6.1 in
May	73°F (23°C)	4.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	72°F (22°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
August	73°F (23°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
September	73°F (23°C)	5.7 in
October	73°F (23°C)	5.9 in
November	73°F (23°C)	4.9 in
December	73°F (23°C)	3.6 in

Hyosha has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 72°F in July to 73°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (2.5").

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