Kayanza, Burundi

Full City Profile

33,682 Population 106/sq mi density

6,293 ft Elevation 1,918 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Kayanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)

Annual Average	64.5°F
	19% above US avg
January Average	65°F (18°C)
July Average	64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days	235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	6,293 ft (1,918 m)
Area	318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density	106/sq mi
Coordinates	-2.9221°N, 29.6293°W
Timezone	Africa/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"

47% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Apr) 8.82"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

95 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	135 km
Feb 3, 2008	20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.9	107 km
Aug 7, 2015	37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.8	119 km
Aug 7, 2015	43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.5	119 km
Oct 24, 2002	28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.5	142 km
Feb 14, 2008	8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.3	98 km
Mar 20, 2003	Rwanda - Burundi region	M5.2	57 km
Jul 28, 2025	33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi	M5.2	101 km
Jan 21, 2002	22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.1	143 km
Oct 24, 2002	37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda	M5.0	122 km
Feb 3, 2008	11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M5.0	93 km
Sep 15, 2017	24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M5.0	94 km
Sep 18, 1990	10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi	M5.0	128 km
Sep 28, 1993	21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo	M4.9	122 km
Feb 3, 2008	22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.9	100 km
Aug 11, 1993	16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi	M4.8	74 km
Feb 3, 2008	8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.8	86 km
Apr 5, 2003	12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi	M4.8	78 km
Sep 23, 2016	24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda	M4.8	70 km
Oct 24, 2002	41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda	M4.8	124 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (159 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Karisimbi	Stratovolcano	4,490 m (14,731 ft)	-8050	159 km
Nyiragongo	Stratovolcano	3,470 m (11,385 ft)	2020	162 km
Visoke	Stratovolcano	3,696 m (12,126 ft)	1957	164 km
Muhavura	Stratovolcano	4,103 m (13,461 ft)	Unknown	171 km
Nyamuragira	Shield	3,058 m (10,033 ft)	2020	175 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	65°F (18°C)	5.4 in
February	65°F (18°C)	5.7 in
March	65°F (18°C)	6.8 in
April	64°F (18°C)	8.8 in	Wettest
May	63°F (17°C)	5.4 in
June	63°F (17°C)	0.8 in	Coldest
July	64°F (18°C)	0.3 in	Driest
August	65°F (19°C)	1.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.3 in	Warmest
October	65°F (18°C)	5.2 in
November	64°F (18°C)	6.6 in
December	65°F (18°C)	6.4 in

Kayanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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