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Watsa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Full City Profile

47,278 Population 10/sq mi density
3,340 ft Elevation 1,018 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Watsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,340 ft (1,018 m)
Area4,628.3 sq mi (11,987.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates3.0372°N, 29.5355°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 15, 1998.

Aug 15, 1998 40 km NNW of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.6 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in
April 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in
May 74°F (24°C) 7.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in Coldest
August 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 7.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 7.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in

Watsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.5").

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