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Bugarama, Rwanda

Full City Profile

31,086 Population 2,511/sq mi density
3,199 ft Elevation 975 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Bugarama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,199 ft (975 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²)
Population Density2,511/sq mi
Coordinates-2.6924°N, 29.0077°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.26"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 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 90 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 46 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 63 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 97 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 67 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 132 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 34 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 120 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 69 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 131 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 141 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 102 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 113 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 115 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 32 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 93 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 23 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 76 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 44 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 NYAMURAGIRA Astronomical 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (133 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 133 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 141 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 144 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 147 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 5.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.5 in Warmest
October 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in
December 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in

Bugarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 60°F in January to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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