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Mwene, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Lualaba · Democratic Republic of the Congo

Mwene is a large city in Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo with a population of 295,683. Elevation: 2,979 ft (908 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

295,683 Population 30/sq mi density
2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
52.4 in Annual Rain
Africa / Lubumbashi Timezone

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People

Population295,683
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain52.4 in/yr
Sunny Days241/yr
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Population295,683
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Coordinates-9.8170°, 22.8702°
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi
Country🇨🇩 Democratic Republic of the Congo
State / ProvinceLualaba
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation52.4 inches (1,330 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mwene

Mwene is a large city in Democratic Republic of the Congo (Lualaba) with a population of 295,683. The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet (908 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.4 inches. The timezone is Africa/Lubumbashi.

Climate in Mwene

Mwene has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.1°C), the coldest is Jun (21.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1115 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.7°C / 73°F 17.3° / 29.3° 218.2
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30.9° 150.2
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 17.9° / 29.8° 189.1
Apr 22.9°C / 73°F 15.4° / 29.9° 92.2
May 22.4°C / 72°F 12.4° / 31.6° 9.7
Jun 21.1°C / 70°F 10.5° / 32.3° 0.1
Jul 21.5°C / 71°F 11° / 33.1° 0.1
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 12.6° / 36.2° 6.3
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 15.5° / 38.1° 40.9
Oct 26°C / 79°F 17.6° / 36.9° 83.4
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 18.5° / 33.5° 159.5
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 30.5° 165.9
Mwene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,979 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area9,836.6 sq mi (25,476.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates-9.8170°N, 22.8702°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above Democratic Republic of the Congo avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 9.53"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M5.1 on May 21, 2020.

Feb 24, 2015 142 km ENE of Luau, Angola M5.1 90 km
May 21, 2020 150 km SW of Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 7.9 in
February 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
March 74°F (24°C) 8.5 in
April 74°F (24°C) 4.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 7.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in Wettest

Mwene has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in June to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Mwene

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kasaji AirportSmall Airport
Sandoa AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Lubumbashi

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🇨🇩 About Democratic Republic of the Congo

Capital Kinshasa
Population 84,068,091
Area 2,345,410 km²
GDP (USD) $69,843,655,425
GDP per capita $660
HDI 0.522
Life expectancy 61.9 years
Internet users 30.6%
Urban population 44.4%
Currency CDF (Franc)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Tshiluba, Swahili
Calling code +243
TLD .cd
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Democratic Republic of the Congo

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 4 Martyrs Day Martyrs Day
Jan 16 Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination Laurent-Désiré Kabila Assassination
Jan 17 Patrice Lumumba Assassination Patrice Lumumba Assassination
Apr 6 Kimbangu's Day Kimbangu's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 17 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Jun 30 Independence Day Independence Day
Aug 1 Parents' Day Parents' Day
Aug 2 Congolese Genocide Day Congolese Genocide Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mwene

What is the population of Mwene?

Mwene has a population of 295,683 residents and is located in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 9,836.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mwene?

Mwene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 241 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.4 inches.

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