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Weather & Climate in Mangbwalu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mangbwalu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 241 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 4,628.3 sq mi (11,987.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.9447°N, 30.0386°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jun 15, 2007 | 54 km WNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.9 | 92 km | 24 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 46 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2007 | 60 km ENE of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 83 km | 19 km |
| Oct 9, 1991 | 20 km N of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2013 | 44 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 3, 2013 | 55 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 34 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 16 km NNW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1993 | 7 km WSW of Fort Portal, Uganda | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Oct 23, 2000 | 38 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 78 km | 21 km |
| Apr 20, 2013 | 50 km WSW of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2004 | 34 km W of Muhororo, Uganda | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2011 | 57 km E of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 12 km WNW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2002 | 39 km W of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 26 km N of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2013 | 28 km W of Kigorobya, Uganda | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 26 km W of Hoima, Uganda | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 1998 | 25 km NW of Bundibugyo, Uganda | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | Lake Albert region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Fort Portal (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fort Portal | Tuff cone(s) | 1,615 m (5,299 ft) | -2120 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in |
Mangbwalu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and January the driest (1.7").