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Weather & Climate in Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bukama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,896 ft (578 m) |
| Area | 314.4 sq mi (814.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 336/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2044°N, 25.8548°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 15, 1997 | 75 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2018 | 124 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2011 | 110 km NNE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 9 km NW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 121 km ENE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Bukama has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in June to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.0").