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Weather & Climate in Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Beni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,809 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,809 ft (1,161 m) |
| Area | 52.7 sq mi (136.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,669/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.4911°N, 29.4731°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
77 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Feb 5, 1994 | 13 km SSW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M6.2 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 4 km | 28 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 73 km | 24 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 78 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 84 km | 33 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 109 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 1990 | 26 km E of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 35 km | 18 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 130 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katwe-Kikorongo (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 90 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
Beni has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 71°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.6") and January the driest (2.8").