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Weather & Climate in Kanyobagonga, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanyobagonga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,814 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,814 ft (1,772 m) |
| Area | 761.9 sq mi (1,973.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6998°N, 29.1718°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 135 km | 28 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 79 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 91 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 95 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in |
Kanyobagonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 70°F in November to 71°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.2").