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Gihombo, Rwanda
Full City Profile
29,843
Population
976/sq mi density
5,581 ft
Elevation
1,701 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Gihombo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 976/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2190°N, 29.2343°W |
| 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 | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 83 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 89 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in |
Gihombo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in June to 64°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.8").