Ruhango, Rwanda

Full City Profile

17,051 Population 483/sq mi density
5,587 ft Elevation 1,703 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Ruhango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.9°F
26% above US avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation5,587 ft (1,703 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.4 km²)
Population Density483/sq mi
Coordinates2.2246°S, 29.7909°E
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.68"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 95 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 99 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 100 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 94 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 101 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 99 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 119 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 34 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 97 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 108 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 90 km
Sep 15, 2017 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.0 123 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 93 km
Sep 28, 1993 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 136 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 90 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 94 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 94 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 47 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 95 km
Feb 15, 2008 7 km NNW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.7 110 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 - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 88 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 92 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 94 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 99 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
March 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 7.7 in Wettest
May 66°F (19°C) 5.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 67°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in

Ruhango has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →