Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

86,932 Population 274/sq mi density

1,844 ft Elevation 562 meters

75°F Avg Temperature 24°C

Kongolo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	74.9°F
	39% above US avg
January Average	75°F (24°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,844 ft (562 m)
Area	317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²)
Population Density	274/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.3853°N, 27.0003°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.4"

30% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.32"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on May 24, 2024.

Sep 11, 1992	29 km W of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M6.4	87 km
Dec 11, 1995	29 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.7	99 km
Sep 23, 1992	24 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.6	92 km
Dec 11, 1995	42 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.2	114 km
Jun 20, 1993	10 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	84 km
Sep 25, 1992	16 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	91 km
Sep 19, 1992	35 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	103 km
Oct 21, 1992	33 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	107 km
Aug 4, 1999	43 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.7	100 km
Sep 15, 2022	95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.6	96 km
May 24, 2024	42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.6	42 km
Sep 16, 1992	45 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.6	114 km
May 20, 2005	31 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.5	105 km
Sep 15, 1992	67 km W of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.5	109 km
Mar 3, 2022	64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.3	70 km
Jul 13, 2015	78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.3	78 km
Jul 11, 2017	138 km ENE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.2	138 km
Jan 18, 2017	38 km S of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.1	113 km
Sep 23, 1992	51 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M3.9	114 km
Feb 16, 2008	67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M3.8	109 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	75°F (24°C)	6.2 in
February	75°F (24°C)	5.2 in
March	76°F (24°C)	6.5 in
April	76°F (24°C)	5.6 in
May	76°F (24°C)	1.8 in
June	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in	Coldest, Driest
July	74°F (23°C)	0.3 in
August	76°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest
September	76°F (24°C)	2.9 in
October	75°F (24°C)	5.4 in
November	74°F (23°C)	7.1 in
December	74°F (23°C)	7.3 in	Wettest

Kongolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 74°F in June to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and June the driest (0.2").

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