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Weather & Climate in Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uvira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,644 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,644 ft (806 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 65,872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3953°N, 29.1378°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1993 | 128 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 84 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 2012 | 112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 29 km | 21 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 7.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 7.6 in |
Uvira has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 58.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.6").