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Weather & Climate in Mwene, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwene has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°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 2,979 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,979 ft (908 m) |
| Area | 9,836.6 sq mi (25,476.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.8170°N, 22.8702°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2020 | 150 km SW of Kamina, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 7.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
Mwene has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in June to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.5") and July the driest (0.0").