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Gikongoro, Rwanda

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21,029 Population 985/sq mi density
6,171 ft Elevation 1,881 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Gikongoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,171 ft (1,881 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.3 km²)
Population Density985/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4640°N, 29.5739°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 90 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 77 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 83 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 81 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 97 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 73 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 147 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 124 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 5 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 109 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 97 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 80 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 67 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 90 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 108 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 68 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 61 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 83 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 66 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 121 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 — — 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 107 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 111 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 112 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 121 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
February 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 8.2 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Gikongoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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