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Weather & Climate in Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbandaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,033 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 177.6 sq mi (460.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0487°N, 18.2603°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kinshasa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Apr 26, 1998 | 116 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1998 | 114 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2005 | 116 km NW of Mbandaka, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2000 | 108 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2002 | 85 km SW of Impfondo, Republic of the Congo | M3.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in |
Mbandaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in July to 79°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (3.5").