Nyunzu, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

62,565 Population 197/sq mi density

2,408 ft Elevation 734 meters

74°F Avg Temperature 23°C

Nyunzu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	74.0°F
	37% above US avg
January Average	74°F (23°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,408 ft (734 m)
Area	317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²)
Population Density	197/sq mi
Coordinates	-5.9561°N, 28.0165°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.9"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Dec) 7.56"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.6 on May 24, 2024.

Dec 11, 1995	29 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.7	147 km
Sep 23, 1992	24 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.6	145 km
Jan 26, 2022	177 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.0	145 km
Dec 2, 2000	152 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.0	136 km
Sep 25, 1992	16 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	133 km
Jun 20, 1993	10 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	129 km
Feb 6, 1999	34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	144 km
Jul 10, 2000	156 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	141 km
Oct 21, 1992	33 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	144 km
Sep 15, 2022	95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.6	128 km
May 24, 2024	42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.6	99 km
May 20, 2005	31 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.5	141 km
Mar 3, 2022	64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.3	65 km
Jul 13, 2015	78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.3	133 km
May 31, 2020	80 km WSW of Kigoma, Tanzania	M4.3	136 km
Jul 11, 2017	138 km ENE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.2	134 km
Jan 18, 2017	38 km S of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.1	136 km
Apr 5, 2013	174 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.1	144 km
Jul 18, 2005	91 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania	M4.1	143 km
Feb 16, 2008	67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M3.8	66 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	74°F (23°C)	5.8 in
February	74°F (23°C)	5.4 in
March	75°F (24°C)	5.6 in
April	75°F (24°C)	5.2 in
May	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
June	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in	Coldest, Driest
July	73°F (23°C)	0.1 in
August	74°F (24°C)	0.4 in
September	75°F (24°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
October	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
November	73°F (23°C)	7.4 in
December	73°F (23°C)	7.6 in	Wettest

Nyunzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.1").

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