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Cyato, Rwanda

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26,996 Population 307/sq mi density
5,919 ft Elevation 1,804 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Cyato 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

Elevation5,919 ft (1,804 m)
Area87.9 sq mi (227.7 km²)
Population Density307/sq mi
Coordinates-2.3871°N, 29.1929°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.37"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 5, 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 34 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 43 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 67 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 42 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 31 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 100 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 41 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 82 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 125 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 70 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 136 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 130 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 25 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 46 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 57 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 129 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 67 km
Mar 3, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 131 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 26 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 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 97 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 102 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 108 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 109 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 6.3 in
February 60°F (16°C) 6.4 in
March 60°F (16°C) 7.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 9.4 in Wettest
May 60°F (15°C) 7.2 in
June 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Coldest
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 6.1 in
November 60°F (15°C) 7.0 in
December 60°F (16°C) 7.1 in

Cyato has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 59°F in June to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.4") and July the driest (0.8").

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