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Rutshuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo

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82,680 Population 111/sq mi density
4,072 ft Elevation 1,241 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Rutshuru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,072 ft (1,241 m)
Area746.7 sq mi (1,933.9 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates-1.1867°N, 29.4467°W
TimezoneAfrica/Lubumbashi

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.5 on May 4, 2025.

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 92 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 138 km
Aug 7, 2015 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.8 123 km
Aug 7, 2015 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.5 115 km
Oct 24, 2002 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.5 88 km
Sep 4, 1990 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.4 88 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 148 km
Jul 30, 2017 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda M5.3 114 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 138 km
Aug 5, 2003 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda M5.2 74 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 62 km
Feb 4, 2016 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 122 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 80 km
Apr 29, 1995 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 95 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 76 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 145 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 104 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 42 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 134 km
Jan 4, 2002 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda M4.8 122 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 — — 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Visoke (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 31 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 34 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 36 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 37 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 43 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 130 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
February 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 4.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 5.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Coldest, Wettest
December 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in

Rutshuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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