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Weather & Climate in Djugu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Djugu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,492 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,492 ft (1,674 m) |
| Area | 3,159.9 sq mi (8,184.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9193°N, 30.5026°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 43 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 34 km | 19 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 47 km | 21 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 1997 | 55 km ESE of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 1997 | 57 km E of Nebbi, Uganda | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2004 | 53 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 102 km | 30 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1998 | 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in |
Djugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 64°F in July to 68°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.7").