Kalima, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

72,327 Population 932/sq mi density

2,477 ft Elevation 755 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

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. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	73.7°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	73°F (23°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,477 ft (755 m)
Area	77.6 sq mi (201.1 km²)
Population Density	932/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.4854°N, 28.2160°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US 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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