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Weather & Climate in Lukula, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lukula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,001 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,001 ft (610 m) |
| Area | 317.9 sq mi (823.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8688°N, 23.8835°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Nov 20, 2009 | 110 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 109 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2009 | 116 km SW of Kindu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2007 | 50 km N of Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 98 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) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.9 in |
Lukula has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in July to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (1.1").