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Weather & Climate in Kalima, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,477 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,477 ft (755 m) |
| Area | 77.6 sq mi (201.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 932/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4854°N, 28.2160°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 10, 2003 | 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 128 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 92 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2024 | 42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | Lake Tanganyika region, Dem. Republic of the Congo-Tanzania | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 39 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2019 | 56 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 105 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 80 km WSW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 138 km ENE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 91 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2000 | 134 km E of Kasongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M3.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M3.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 47 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M3.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in |
Kalima has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").