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Weather & Climate in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butembo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,696 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,696 ft (1,736 m) |
| Area | 73.5 sq mi (190.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,895/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.1416°N, 29.2912°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 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 1996 | 15 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 94 km | 24 km |
| Mar 20, 1994 | 24 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 104 km | 19 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 43 km | 28 km |
| Oct 18, 2009 | 18 km SW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 116 km | 33 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 12 km SSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 92 km | 17 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1998 | 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 89 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Katwe-Kikorongo (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 123 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 173 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 179 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 184 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in |
Butembo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in July to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.7").