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Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

455,011 Population 2,562/sq mi density
1,033 ft Elevation 315 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
Mbandaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above US avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area177.6 sq mi (460.0 km²)
Population Density2,562/sq mi
Coordinates0.0487°N, 18.2603°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kinshasa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jul) 3.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 13, 2005.

Apr 26, 1998 116 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M5.2 136 km
Mar 5, 1998 114 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M5.1 127 km
Jan 13, 2005 116 km NW of Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 117 km
Mar 25, 2000 108 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M4.0 127 km
Mar 18, 2002 85 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo M3.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
February 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in Warmest
April 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 8.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in

Mbandaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (3.5").

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