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Kora, Rwanda

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15,134 Population 493/sq mi density
8,117 ft Elevation 2,474 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Kora experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July. The area gets 354 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days354 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8,117 ft (2,474 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.5 km²)
Population Density493/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6101°N, 29.4450°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 58 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 97 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 85 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 57 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 77 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 132 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 106 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 51 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 91 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 121 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 99 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 52 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 49 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 114 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 103 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 143 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 66 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 138 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 84 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 92 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 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 12 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 18 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 24 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 35 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 36 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 172 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 5.4 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 8.5 in Wettest
May 56°F (14°C) 6.2 in
June 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in Driest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in Warmest
September 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 6.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 6.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in

Kora has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 49°F in January to 58°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (1.1").

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