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Weather & Climate in Kayna, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,751 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,751 ft (1,753 m) |
| Area | 318.5 sq mi (824.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -0.6093°N, 29.1725°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 | 143 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2001 | 11 km NNW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2006 | 17 km NNE of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW 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 | 136 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 3 km SE of Beni, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 125 km | 28 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 17 km N of Kasese, Uganda | M4.9 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 88 km | 17 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 113 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 | - | - | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyamuragira (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 89 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 101 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 102 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 104 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in |
Kayna has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.3").