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Ruhuha, Rwanda
Full City Profile
5,842
Population
305/sq mi density
4,911 ft
Elevation
1,497 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Ruhuha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,911 ft (1,497 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 305/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3040°N, 30.0513°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 | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 111 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 113 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in |
Ruhuha has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 69°F in June to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.2").