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Weather & Climate in Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lodja has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,568 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,568 ft (478 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5211°N, 23.6005°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Jul 12, 2019 | 133 km NNW of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 131 km NW of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2016 | 120 km NNE of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 50 km N of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.4 in |
Lodja has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 75°F in July to 77°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 66.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (1.5").