Isale, Burundi

Full City Profile

7,701 Population 15/sq mi density
5,669 ft Elevation 1,728 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Isale 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation5,669 ft (1,728 m)
Area512.1 sq mi (1,326.3 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates3.3489°S, 29.4839°E
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9.

Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 134 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 149 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 122 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 104 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 51 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 137 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 103 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 120 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 79 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 134 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 130 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 109 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 24 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 42 km
Dec 24, 2012 112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 149 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 91 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 115 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 81 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 53 km
Nov 11, 1997 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in
March 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.4 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.7 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Warmest
October 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in

Isale has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in January to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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