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Nzega, Rwanda

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33,832 Population 1,585/sq mi density
6,539 ft Elevation 1,993 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Nzega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,539 ft (1,993 m)
Area21.4 sq mi (55.3 km²)
Population Density1,585/sq mi
Coordinates-2.4790°N, 29.5564°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 90 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 76 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 82 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 97 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 80 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 71 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 7 km
Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 145 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 124 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 109 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 97 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 80 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 65 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 88 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 67 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 106 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 64 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 58 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 119 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 82 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 — — 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 109 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 112 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 114 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 123 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
February 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
March 65°F (18°C) 5.7 in
April 65°F (18°C) 8.2 in Wettest
May 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in Coldest
July 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
October 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in

Nzega has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.4").

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