Mwene, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

295,683 Population 30/sq mi density

2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters

73°F Avg Temperature 23°C

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. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	73.2°F
	36% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,979 ft (908 m)
Area	9,836.6 sq mi (25,476.8 km²)
Population Density	30/sq mi
Coordinates	-9.8170°N, 22.8702°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"

38% above US 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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