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Kayonza, Rwanda

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27,059 Population 914/sq mi density
5,266 ft Elevation 1,605 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Kayonza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,266 ft (1,605 m)
Area29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²)
Population Density914/sq mi
Coordinates-1.9509°N, 30.5205°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.42"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 24, 2023.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 119 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 82 km
May 24, 2021 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 149 km
May 25, 2021 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda M4.7 123 km
May 26, 2021 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.7 127 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 105 km
Sep 24, 2023 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.5 124 km
May 23, 2021 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 127 km
May 27, 2021 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 129 km
May 25, 2021 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 128 km
May 26, 2021 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 134 km
May 26, 2021 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 137 km
May 26, 2021 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 137 km
May 26, 2021 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.5 143 km
May 23, 2021 2 km NNE of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 147 km
May 25, 2021 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 135 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 139 km
May 25, 2021 5 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 141 km
May 26, 2021 1 km SSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.4 143 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 113 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 128 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 129 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 149 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
April 69°F (20°C) 6.4 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Warmest
October 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 4.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in

Kayonza has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.3").

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