Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

407,092 Population 65,872/sq mi density

2,644 ft Elevation 806 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Uvira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	64.7°F
	20% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,644 ft (806 m)
Area	6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²)
Population Density	65,872/sq mi
Coordinates	-3.3953°N, 29.1378°W
Timezone	Africa/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"

55% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 8.19"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

73 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M5.2 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 3, 2008	20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.9	125 km
Aug 7, 2015	37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.8	142 km
Aug 7, 2015	43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.5	147 km
Feb 14, 2008	8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.3	113 km
Mar 20, 2003	Rwanda - Burundi region	M5.2	118 km
Jul 28, 2025	33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi	M5.2	40 km
Jun 10, 2021	88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.0	101 km
Jul 31, 1993	128 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi	M5.0	141 km
Sep 18, 1990	10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi	M5.0	83 km
Feb 3, 2008	11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.0	112 km
Sep 15, 2017	24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.0	84 km
Sep 28, 1993	21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	114 km
Feb 3, 2008	22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.9	124 km
Sep 1, 2003	30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi	M4.8	137 km
Dec 24, 2012	112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.8	113 km
Feb 3, 2008	8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.8	101 km
Sep 23, 2016	24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.8	83 km
Apr 5, 2003	12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi	M4.8	72 km
Aug 11, 1993	16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi	M4.8	29 km
Nov 11, 1997	26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.7	78 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	6.5 in
February	65°F (18°C)	6.3 in
March	65°F (18°C)	7.7 in
April	65°F (18°C)	8.2 in	Wettest
May	64°F (18°C)	4.8 in
June	63°F (17°C)	1.1 in	Coldest
July	63°F (17°C)	0.6 in	Driest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.1 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.0 in	Warmest
October	66°F (19°C)	5.1 in
November	65°F (18°C)	7.0 in
December	65°F (18°C)	7.6 in

Uvira has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.6").

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