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Weather & Climate in Nyunzu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyunzu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,408 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,408 ft (734 m) |
| Area | 317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9561°N, 28.0165°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Dec 11, 1995 | 29 km SW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1992 | 24 km WSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.6 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Jan 26, 2022 | 177 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 2, 2000 | 152 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 1992 | 16 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 10 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2000 | 156 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 21, 1992 | 33 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2022 | 95 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 128 km | 8 km |
| May 24, 2024 | 42 km SSE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 20, 2005 | 31 km SSW of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2022 | 64 km ENE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 78 km NE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.3 | 133 km | 16 km |
| May 31, 2020 | 80 km WSW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 11, 2017 | 138 km ENE of Kongolo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2017 | 38 km S of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Apr 5, 2013 | 174 km SE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.1 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 2005 | 91 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2008 | 67 km ESE of Kabalo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M3.8 | 66 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) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Nyunzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.1").