Katanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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42,105 Population
3,176 ft Elevation 968 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Katanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation3,176 ft (968 m)
Coordinates0.8254°S, 29.3645°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.9"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 124 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 119 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 148 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 50 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 82 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 141 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 35 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 87 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 101 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 112 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 104 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 138 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 144 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 20 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 119 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 140 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 88 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 80 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 19 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 - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 67 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 71 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 72 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 76 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 78 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 103 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 106 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
April 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in Wettest
May 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
October 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in Coldest
December 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in

Katanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").

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