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Weather & Climate in Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalemie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,582 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.4°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,582 ft (787 m) |
| Area | 77.6 sq mi (201.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,073/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9475°N, 29.1947°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Mar 28, 2007 | 63 km SE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.8 | 64 km | 8 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 63 km | 26 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 37 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1994 | 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | M4.9 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2002 | 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.7 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M4.7 | 118 km | 25 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 60 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2006 | 76 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.7 in |
Kalemie has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.1").