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Weather & Climate in Watsa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Watsa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,340 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (25°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,340 ft (1,018 m) |
| Area | 4,628.3 sq mi (11,987.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0372°N, 29.5355°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 15, 1998 | 40 km NNW of Bunia, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.7 in |
Watsa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (1.5").