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Weather & Climate in Bakwa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bakwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,185 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above US avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,185 ft (666 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.9 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates4.1263°N, 27.3953°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.

Feb 6, 1994 126 km NNW of Isiro, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 42 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
May 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
June 74°F (24°C) 8.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in Coldest
August 73°F (23°C) 8.6 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in

Bakwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 67.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and January the driest (0.8").

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