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Buganda, Burundi

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2,900 ft Elevation 884 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Buganda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,900 ft (884 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates-2.9663°N, 29.1944°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 122 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 81 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 98 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 101 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 130 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 70 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 73 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 86 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 133 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 145 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 103 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 67 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 108 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 51 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 146 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 126 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 78 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 82 km
Mar 3, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 144 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (161 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 161 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 165 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 171 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 173 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.7 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
September 75°F (24°C) 2.0 in Warmest
October 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in

Buganda has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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