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Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

37,034 Population 55/sq mi density
6,549 ft Elevation 1,996 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Kabare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,549 ft (1,996 m)
Area669.1 sq mi (1,732.9 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4968°N, 28.7908°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 72 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 25 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 41 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 78 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 49 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 108 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 18 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 86 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 147 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 112 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 85 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 133 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 93 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 86 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 23 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 59 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 25 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 88 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 21 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 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 120 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 129 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 132 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 139 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 158 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 7.0 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 6.6 in
March 62°F (16°C) 7.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 61°F (16°C) 6.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in Warmest
October 62°F (16°C) 7.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 8.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 8.1 in

Kabare has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 60°F in January to 62°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 69.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.0").

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