Yangambi

Democratic Republic of the Congo

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Yangambi is a town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo located on the right bank of the Congo River, slightly north of the Equator. It is known for its typical climate in the region, characterized by high humidity and consistent rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 67 inches (1,700 mm). Temperatures remain uniformly high, with an average around the mid-70s F (mid-20s C). Yangambi serves as a reference point for understanding the climate patterns within the Congo River basin.1

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Congo River
Climate
…Congo flows is that of Yangambi, a town situated on the river’s right bank slightly north of the Equator and a little downstream of Kisangani. Humidity is high throughout the year, and annual rainfall amounts to 67 inches (1,700 mm) and occurs fairly regularly; even in the driest month the…
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…Congo flows is that of Yangambi, a town situated on the river’s right bank slightly north of the Equator and a little downstream of Kisangani. Humidity is high throughout the year, and annual rainfall amounts to 67 inches (1,700 mm) and occurs fairly regularly; even in the driest month the…
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