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Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

2,221,925 Population 7,704/sq mi density
4,134 ft Elevation 1,260 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Lubumbashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,134 ft (1,260 m)
Area288.4 sq mi (747.0 km²)
Population Density7,704/sq mi
Coordinates-11.6609°N, 27.4794°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.41"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 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 M4.9 127 km
Oct 10, 1997 68 km SSW of Mansa, Zambia M4.8 134 km
May 25, 1999 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia M4.6 137 km
Aug 17, 1999 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 95 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 149 km
Aug 11, 1999 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 94 km
May 4, 2025 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 88 km
Mar 9, 2004 36 km WNW of Mansa, Zambia M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 8.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 9.4 in Wettest

Lubumbashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 63°F in June to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.4") and June the driest (0.0").

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