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Kayna, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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51,103 Population 160/sq mi density
5,751 ft Elevation 1,753 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kayna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days248 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,751 ft (1,753 m)
Area318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates-0.6093°N, 29.1725°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.28"

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 M6.2 143 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 137 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 17 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 81 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 134 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 103 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 146 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 32 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 121 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 136 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 M5.1 131 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 33 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 125 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 149 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 84 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 150 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 88 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 109 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 113 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 — — 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 89 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 101 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 102 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 102 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 103 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 104 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 111 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
March 69°F (20°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Kayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.3").

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