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Nyanza, Rwanda
Full City Profile
32,016
Population
1,422/sq mi density
5,879 ft
Elevation
1,792 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Nyanza 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. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,879 ft (1,792 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3519°N, 29.7509°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 100 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 104 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in |
Nyanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.3").