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Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda

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3,000 Population 114/sq mi density
5,696 ft Elevation 1,736 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,696 ft (1,736 m)
Area26.2 sq mi (67.9 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates-1.9365°N, 29.8061°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.44"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

99 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 89 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 108 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 104 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 97 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 93 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 112 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 60 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 102 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 96 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 87 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 106 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 141 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 88 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 149 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 100 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 134 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 111 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 93 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 115 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 15 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 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 62 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 63 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 64 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 77 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 89 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
December 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in

Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.6").

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