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Weather & Climate in Mulongo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mulongo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 76.7°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 26.6 sq mi (69.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.8349°N, 26.9985°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Apr 15, 1997 | 75 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 152 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2022 | 177 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2018 | 124 km NE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 156 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2021 | 164 km ENE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 199 km SW of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 191 km SW of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2011 | 110 km NNE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 149 km NW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 198 km WNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 174 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Feb 16, 2018 | 121 km ENE of Bukama, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.0 | 88 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) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
Mulongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 74°F in June to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.1") and June the driest (0.0").