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Kalima, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Tanganyika · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kalima is a mid-size city in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 72,327. Elevation: 2,477 ft (755 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

72,327 Population 932/sq mi density
2,477 ft Elevation 755 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
46.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population72,327
Density932/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain46.4 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation2,477 ft (755 m)
Population72,327
Population Density932 / sq mi
Elevation2,477 ft (755 m)
Coordinates-5.4854°, 28.2160°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceTanganyika
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation46.4 inches (1,178 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalima

Kalima is a mid-size city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Tanganyika) with a population of 72,327. The city sits at an elevation of 2,477 feet (755 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Kalima

Kalima has an average annual temperature of 24.3°C (76°F). The hottest month is Sep (26.8°C), the coldest is Dec (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1156 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 17.9° / 30.4° 134.8
Feb 23.5°C / 74°F 18° / 31.2° 95.7
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 18.3° / 32.3° 143.2
Apr 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 30.8° 117.6
May 24.4°C / 76°F 17.4° / 33.4° 48.4
Jun 24.4°C / 76°F 15.8° / 33.9° 2.7
Jul 24.7°C / 77°F 15° / 34.5° 0.6
Aug 26.4°C / 79°F 16.6° / 36.6° 19.0
Sep 26.8°C / 80°F 18.8° / 36.8° 31.9
Oct 25°C / 77°F 18.7° / 35.7° 128.2
Nov 23.3°C / 74°F 18.4° / 32.4° 276.4
Dec 22.8°C / 73°F 18.6° / 29.3° 157.9
Kalima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,477 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,477 ft (755 m)
Area77.6 sq mi (201.1 km²)
Population Density932/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4854°N, 28.2160°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"
22% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.6 on May 24, 2024.

Apr 10, 2003 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 143 km
Jul 31, 1993 128 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 122 km
Feb 6, 1999 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 120 km
Feb 15, 1991 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 128 km
Nov 21, 1997 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 149 km
Sep 15, 2022 95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 92 km
May 24, 2024 42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 121 km
Nov 27, 2001 Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania M4.5 128 km
Sep 11, 2001 39 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 133 km
Jun 10, 2019 56 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 135 km
Jul 13, 2015 78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 105 km
May 31, 2020 80 km WSW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.3 89 km
Mar 3, 2022 64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 93 km
Jul 11, 2017 138 km ENE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 82 km
Jul 18, 2005 91 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.1 89 km
Jun 25, 2000 134 km E of Kasongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.8 140 km
Feb 16, 2008 67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.8 116 km
Feb 16, 2008 47 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M3.6 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in
February 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in
March 74°F (24°C) 5.9 in
April 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Coldest
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in

Kalima has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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Airports Near Kalima

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nyunzu Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

Around Kalima

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🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kalima

What is the population of Kalima?

Kalima has a population of 72,327 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 932 people per square mile, spread across 77.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalima?

Kalima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.4 inches.

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