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Gatumba, Burundi

Full City Profile

18,104 Population 35/sq mi density
2,559 ft Elevation 780 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Gatumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,559 ft (780 m)
Area512.1 sq mi (1,326.3 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3333°N, 29.2500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

76 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 122 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 138 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 142 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 110 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 45 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 108 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 84 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 111 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 85 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 149 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 119 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 115 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 133 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 149 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 97 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 64 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 79 km
Dec 24, 2012 112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 127 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
March 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 0.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 78°F (25°C) 2.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in

Gatumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 61°F in January to 79°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (0.2").

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