Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Full City Profile
17,151
Population
25/sq mi density
4,816 ft
Elevation
1,468 meters
65°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Sake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Area | 684.7 sq mi (1,773.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.5739°S, 29.0434°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 46 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 51 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in |
Sake has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in November to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (1.6").