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Weather & Climate in Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kananga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,110 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,110 ft (643 m) |
| Area | 286.9 sq mi (743.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.8962°N, 22.4166°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 17, 2001 | 46 km SE of Kananga, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 47 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in |
Kananga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (0.4").