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Weather & Climate in Katanda, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,176 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,176 ft (968 m) |
| Area | 2,368.2 sq mi (6,133.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.8254°N, 29.3645°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
107 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 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 80 km | 17 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 19 km | 15 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 | - | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 67 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 72 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 76 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in |
Katanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in November to 75°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (1.7").