Butare, Rwanda
Full City Profile
62,823
Population
8,013/sq mi density
5,804 ft
Elevation
1,769 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Butare enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,804 ft (1,769 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,013/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 2.5967°S, 29.7394°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 | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (126 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 126 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 130 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 132 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in |
Butare has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.3").