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Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

1,247,168 Population 4,348/sq mi density
2,110 ft Elevation 643 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Kananga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.6°F
42% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,110 ft (643 m)
Area286.9 sq mi (743.0 km²)
Population Density4,348/sq mi
Coordinates-5.8962°N, 22.4166°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.8 on Apr 17, 2001.

Apr 17, 2001 46 km SE of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 78°F (25°C) 7.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 7.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
December 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in

Kananga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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