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Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

169,635 Population 544/sq mi density
4,423 ft Elevation 1,348 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kipushi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days250 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,423 ft (1,348 m)
Area311.8 sq mi (807.5 km²)
Population Density544/sq mi
Coordinates-11.7610°N, 27.2514°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.5"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 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 M4.9 130 km
May 25, 1999 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia M4.6 121 km
Aug 17, 1999 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 115 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 141 km
May 12, 2004 57 km S of Solwezi, Zambia M4.4 145 km
Aug 11, 1999 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 116 km
May 4, 2025 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 7.9 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.2 in
June 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 6.6 in
December 69°F (21°C) 9.7 in

Kipushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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