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Muramvya, Burundi

Full City Profile

8,445 Population 27/sq mi density
6,378 ft Elevation 1,944 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Muramvya 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. The area gets 350 sunny days per year. 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)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,378 ft (1,944 m)
Area318.0 sq mi (823.5 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2678°N, 29.6162°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

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 M5.3 123 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 67 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 95 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 109 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 89 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 140 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 129 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 92 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 41 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 41 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 111 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 115 km
Feb 14, 2022 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 123 km
Feb 15, 2008 7 km NNW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 129 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 83 km
Nov 11, 1997 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 99 km
Feb 5, 2008 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (197 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 197 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 5.9 in
March 64°F (18°C) 7.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 8.4 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in Warmest
October 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 6.8 in

Muramvya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in January to 64°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.2").

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