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Weather & Climate in Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

Kamina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Area314.8 sq mi (815.3 km²)
Population Density636/sq mi
Coordinates-8.7351°N, 24.9980°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Apr 15, 1997 75 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 150 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2006 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 115 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2018 9 km NW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.1 117 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) 8.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
March 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Coldest
July 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 7.0 in
December 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest

Kamina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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