Bugaragara, Rwanda
Full City Profile
12,490
Population
106/sq mi density
4,554 ft
Elevation
1,388 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Bugaragara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 118.1 sq mi (305.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 1.2929°S, 30.4077°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 104 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 109 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Bugaragara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.3").