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Lubero, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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41,722 Population 22/sq mi density
6,138 ft Elevation 1,871 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Lubero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,138 ft (1,871 m)
Area1,917.9 sq mi (4,967.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-0.1584°N, 29.2386°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Feb 5, 1994 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M6.2 122 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 40 km
Mar 24, 1996 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M5.4 131 km
Jun 29, 2001 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 96 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 61 km
Apr 27, 2006 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda M5.2 108 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 47 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 147 km
May 29, 2006 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda M4.9 112 km
Jan 31, 2001 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 75 km
Feb 14, 2022 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 136 km
Mar 20, 1994 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 124 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 83 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 140 km
Oct 18, 2009 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 129 km
Nov 20, 2012 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda M4.8 81 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 58 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 129 km
Mar 27, 2023 Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda M4.7 57 km
Feb 13, 2025 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.7 51 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 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katwe-Kikorongo (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 76 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 94 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 139 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 145 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 147 km
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 148 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 151 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
March 62°F (17°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 62°F (16°C) 3.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
November 62°F (16°C) 5.7 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in

Lubero has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 61°F in July to 63°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (3.0").

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