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Kirambo, Rwanda

Full City Profile

40,341 Population 1,231/sq mi density
4,849 ft Elevation 1,478 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Kirambo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 355 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,849 ft (1,478 m)
Area32.8 sq mi (84.9 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates-2.3155°N, 29.1415°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.81"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 50 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 27 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 33 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 58 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 33 km
Mar 2, 2000 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 149 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 27 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 91 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 48 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 61 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 73 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 116 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 126 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 59 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 37 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 21 km
Jun 10, 2021 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 130 km
Mar 2, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 124 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 64 km
Mar 3, 2000 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 126 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 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 89 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 96 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 101 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 103 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.8 in
April 65°F (18°C) 6.8 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in Warmest
October 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
December 64°F (18°C) 5.0 in

Kirambo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 60°F in January to 65°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.8").

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