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Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

635,768 Population 7,007/sq mi density
4,226 ft Elevation 1,288 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Likasi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,226 ft (1,288 m)
Area90.7 sq mi (235.0 km²)
Population Density7,007/sq mi
Coordinates-10.9830°N, 26.7384°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 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 53 km
Aug 17, 1999 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 112 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 39 km
Aug 11, 1999 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 124 km
May 4, 2025 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in
February 71°F (21°C) 8.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 8.4 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 9.0 in Wettest

Likasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and June the driest (0.0").

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