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Weather & Climate in Aru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,429 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,429 ft (1,350 m) |
| Area | 3,378.5 sq mi (8,750.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.8622°N, 30.8414°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 127 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2019 | 44 km SSE of Yumbe, Uganda | M4.8 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 44 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 70 km WSW of Gulu, Uganda | M4.7 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 29 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 19, 1997 | 49 km SE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.6 | 99 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in |
Aru has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (0.8").