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Gahini, Rwanda

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7,917 Population 102/sq mi density
5,039 ft Elevation 1,536 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Gahini enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,039 ft (1,536 m)
Area77.9 sq mi (201.7 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8406°N, 30.4816°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 24, 2023.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 121 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 76 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 115 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 121 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 142 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 101 km
May 26, 2021 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 131 km
May 23, 2021 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 122 km
May 27, 2021 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 123 km
May 25, 2021 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 123 km
May 26, 2021 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 129 km
May 26, 2021 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 132 km
May 26, 2021 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 137 km
Sep 24, 2023 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.5 125 km
May 23, 2021 2 km NNE of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 140 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 132 km
May 25, 2021 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 130 km
May 25, 2021 5 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 135 km
May 26, 2021 1 km SSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 137 km
May 22, 2021 7 km SW of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.3 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 103 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 119 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 121 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 142 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 150 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
April 68°F (20°C) 6.5 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
November 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Gahini has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.4").

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