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Weather & Climate in Fungurume, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Fungurume enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,862 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,862 ft (1,177 m)
Area313.0 sq mi (810.7 km²)
Population Density160/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6177°N, 26.3211°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.66"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Sep 25, 2011 53 km NE of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 79 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2006 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 145 km 10 km
Jun 3, 2016 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 23 km 10 km
May 18, 2025 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 132 km 10 km
Mar 4, 2007 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.3 142 km 10 km
May 4, 2025 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.2 111 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 7.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
March 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 7.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in Wettest

Fungurume has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 62°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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