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Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

99,884 Population 319/sq mi density
4,547 ft Elevation 1,386 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kambove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,547 ft (1,386 m)
Area312.8 sq mi (810.0 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8735°N, 26.5975°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.13"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.2 on May 4, 2025.

Sep 25, 2011 53 km NE of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 57 km
Aug 17, 1999 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 126 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 19 km
Aug 11, 1999 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 139 km
May 4, 2025 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
February 69°F (21°C) 8.1 in
March 69°F (21°C) 8.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.1 in Wettest

Kambove has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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