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Mangbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

45,318 Population 10/sq mi density
3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Mangbwalu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area4,628.3 sq mi (11,987.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates1.9447°N, 30.0386°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 8, 2023.

Jun 15, 2007 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.9 92 km
Jul 3, 2013 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.7 105 km
Feb 19, 2007 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.6 83 km
Oct 9, 1991 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.6 140 km
Jul 2, 2013 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.2 104 km
Jul 3, 2013 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.1 97 km
Aug 31, 1994 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 114 km
Mar 15, 2011 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda M5.0 134 km
Oct 18, 1993 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda M4.9 147 km
Oct 23, 2000 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 78 km
Apr 20, 2013 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.8 104 km
Feb 5, 2004 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda M4.8 119 km
Jan 17, 2011 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 90 km
Aug 15, 1998 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.8 133 km
Jan 27, 2002 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 135 km
Aug 15, 1998 26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 111 km
Aug 5, 2013 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda M4.7 118 km
Feb 25, 2017 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda M4.7 134 km
Aug 16, 1998 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda M4.7 120 km
Aug 15, 1998 Lake Albert region, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (140 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Fort Portal Tuff cone(s) 1,615 m (5,299 ft) -2120 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
April 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 6.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in

Mangbwalu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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