Weather & Climate in Pepa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pepa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 43.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,424 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Area | 315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.6981°S, 29.7772°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 107 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 87 km | 30 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 94 km | 30 km |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1994 | 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | M4.9 | 85 km | 22 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M4.7 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 67 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 2012 | 68 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 93 km | 34 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Kirando, Tanzania | M4.6 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
Pepa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in July to 68°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.0").