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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. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Area | 315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6981°N, 29.7772°W |
| 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").