Muyinga, Burundi

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9,609 Population 30/sq mi density
5,764 ft Elevation 1,757 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Muyinga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,764 ft (1,757 m)
Area318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates2.8451°S, 30.3414°E
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.9"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.69"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2.

Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 99 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 131 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 108 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 133 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 144 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 137 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 120 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 95 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 106 km
Jan 19, 2002 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.6 132 km
Jan 24, 2021 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.5 116 km
Feb 24, 2004 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi M4.5 104 km
Sep 24, 2023 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda M4.5 111 km
Jan 4, 2025 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi M4.5 127 km
Mar 1, 1992 30 km SW of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.5 149 km
May 21, 2015 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi M4.4 90 km
Jul 3, 2006 18 km N of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.4 141 km
Jul 16, 2020 22 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.4 139 km
May 26, 2021 28 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda M4.2 149 km
Apr 8, 2006 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda M4.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (179 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 179 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 179 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 181 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
February 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
March 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 6.7 in Wettest
May 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in Warmest
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Coldest
December 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in

Muyinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 67°F in November to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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