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Weather & Climate in Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,816 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,816 ft (1,468 m) |
| Area | 684.7 sq mi (1,773.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5739°N, 29.0434°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 35 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 130 km | 12 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 25 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 25 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 46 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 51 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in |
Sake has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in November to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (1.6").