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Kirumba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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52,041 Population 68/sq mi density
6,155 ft Elevation 1,876 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Kirumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,155 ft (1,876 m)
Area761.9 sq mi (1,973.2 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates-1.0906°N, 29.2925°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.8"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 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 94 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 141 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 125 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 89 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 118 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 72 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 111 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 58 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 66 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 81 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 80 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 74 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 138 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 24 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 97 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 109 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 106 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 118 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 — — 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 37 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 46 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 48 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 49 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 54 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 132 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
February 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Warmest
April 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 5.3 in
October 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 6.1 in Coldest, Wettest
December 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Kirumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in November to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (2.2").

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