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Weather & Climate in Kituku, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kituku has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,569 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.1°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,569 ft (783 m) |
| Area | 315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.5816°N, 30.2060°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 71 km | 34 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 97 km | 30 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.4 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Nov 12, 1994 | 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | M4.9 | 78 km | 22 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 62 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 53 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M4.7 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 29 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
Kituku has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and June the driest (0.0").