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Weather & Climate in Kipushi, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kipushi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 311.8 sq mi (807.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 544/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.7610°N, 27.2514°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Sep 25, 2011 | 53 km NE of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 1999 | 87 km WSW of Chingola, Zambia | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 1999 | 94 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Jun 3, 2016 | 19 km NW of Kambove, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2004 | 57 km S of Solwezi, Zambia | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1999 | 93 km NNE of Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2025 | 63 km S of Likasi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 7.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 9.7 in |
Kipushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 61°F in June to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").