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Weather & Climate in Pweto, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pweto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,130 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,130 ft (954 m) |
| Area | 315.0 sq mi (815.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 122/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4660°N, 28.9008°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 39 km SSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M5.1 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Jun 14, 2012 | 64 km W of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 31 km WSW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2017 | 27 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 111 km | 34 km |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 67 km SW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 199 km SW of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2022 | 191 km SW of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 1997 | 64 km N of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 24 km SSE of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2019 | 35 km ESE of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2011 | 149 km NW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2006 | 42 km N of Kawambwa, Zambia | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 41 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 125 km | 35 km |
| Jul 13, 1991 | 198 km WNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 33 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.2 | 117 km | 34 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 43 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1995 | 41 km SW of Nchelenge, Zambia | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2017 | 27 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
Pweto has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.0").