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Weather & Climate in Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kambove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,547 ft (1,386 m) |
| Area | 312.8 sq mi (810.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.8735°N, 26.5975°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
Kambove has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.1") and July the driest (0.0").