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Weather & Climate in Bétou, Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bétou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.3°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,628/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0550°N, 18.5172°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Brazzaville |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Jun 8, 1995 | 41 km WSW of Gemena, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 1995 | 55 km WSW of Gemena, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2014 | 113 km NE of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.3 in |
Bétou has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and January the driest (1.8").