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Bushekeri, Rwanda

Full City Profile

29,680 Population 592/sq mi density
5,430 ft Elevation 1,655 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Bushekeri 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

Elevation5,430 ft (1,655 m)
Area50.1 sq mi (129.9 km²)
Population Density592/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4195°N, 29.0908°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 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 60 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 25 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 38 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 40 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 68 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 142 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 19 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 52 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 101 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 148 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 120 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 134 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 83 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 72 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 46 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 13 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 118 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 46 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 118 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 18 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 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (102 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 102 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 109 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 113 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 116 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in
March 64°F (18°C) 6.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in Warmest
October 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
November 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in
December 64°F (18°C) 6.2 in

Bushekeri has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in January to 65°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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