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Weather & Climate in Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bunia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,150 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.7°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,150 ft (1,265 m) |
| Area | 22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 17,953/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.5594°N, 30.2522°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 67 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 60 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 148 km | 28 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (96 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 96 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in |
Bunia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.4") and January the driest (1.9").