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Weather & Climate in Malemba, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malemba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,583 ft (1,092 m) |
| Area | 9,853.3 sq mi (25,520.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3781°N, 24.5452°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 24, 2015 | 142 km ENE of Luau, Angola | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 150 km SW of Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 1997 | 60 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2006 | 74 km SW of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 4, 2007 | 48 km W of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 41 km SW of Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.6 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
Malemba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in June to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.0").