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Weather & Climate in Basankusu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basankusu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,102 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2210°N, 19.8021°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kinshasa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Sep 25, 1995 | 161 km ESE of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 1995 | 160 km ESE of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in |
Basankusu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (2.8").