Mwaro, Burundi

Full City Profile

2,403 Population 283/sq mi density
6,476 ft Elevation 1,974 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Mwaro 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation6,476 ft (1,974 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates3.5113°S, 29.7033°E
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 57 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 123 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 148 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 66 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 133 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 87 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 138 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 38 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 13 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 120 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 21 km
Jun 10, 2006 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 148 km
Feb 5, 2008 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 142 km
Nov 11, 1997 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 124 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 74 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 110 km
Jun 19, 2008 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania M4.7 125 km
Feb 14, 2022 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 101 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 18 km
Feb 27, 2008 12 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 5.8 in
February 64°F (18°C) 5.8 in Warmest
March 63°F (17°C) 6.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in

Mwaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 60°F in June to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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