Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

172,321 Population 2,975/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Kindu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area57.9 sq mi (150.0 km²)
Population Density2,975/sq mi
Coordinates2.9437°S, 25.9224°E
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.56"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Nov 21, 2009.

Apr 20, 2008 66 km W of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 82 km
Nov 20, 2009 110 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 111 km
Nov 21, 2009 109 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 110 km
Jul 2, 1995 57 km NNW of Kampene, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 63 km
Feb 4, 2009 116 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 117 km
Nov 20, 2009 109 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
February 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in Warmest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
October 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in Wettest

Kindu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (1.0").

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