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Weather & Climate in Babamba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babamba 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,493 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,493 ft (760 m) |
| Area | 1,917.9 sq mi (4,967.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.1833°N, 27.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Dec 1, 2013 | 240 km NNE of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 176 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 213 km SE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 142 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 2013 | 145 km ESE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 2018 | 203 km SE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 14, 1998 | 222 km W of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2019 | 195 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 215 km SE of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2019 | 124 km W of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2013 | 230 km WSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 5, 2009 | 181 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2012 | 129 km WSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in |
Babamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in July to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 68.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (3.2").