Bubanza, Burundi

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20,031 Population 9,105/sq mi density
3,540 ft Elevation 1,079 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Bubanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average70.9°F
31% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation3,540 ft (1,079 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density9,105/sq mi
Coordinates3.0804°S, 29.3910°E
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 140 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 103 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 118 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 120 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 147 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 92 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 75 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 76 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 110 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 126 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 89 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 124 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 77 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 99 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 50 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 60 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 127 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 146 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (174 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 174 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 175 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 181 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 187 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
February 71°F (21°C) 4.8 in
March 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
April 71°F (21°C) 7.1 in Wettest
May 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in Coldest
July 71°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.4 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.6 in

Bubanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in June to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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