Sign In Register

Shyorongi, Rwanda

Full City Profile

43,744 Population 1,805/sq mi density
6,355 ft Elevation 1,937 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Shyorongi 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. The area gets 352 sunny days per year. 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)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,355 ft (1,937 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.8 km²)
Population Density1,805/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8544°N, 29.9624°W
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.4"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.48"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 24, 2002 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo M6.2 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.9 128 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 M5.5 109 km
Feb 14, 2008 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.3 131 km
Jan 22, 2002 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.2 114 km
Mar 20, 2003 Rwanda - Burundi region M5.2 77 km
Jan 20, 2002 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 111 km
Jan 21, 2002 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 103 km
Oct 24, 2002 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M5.0 107 km
Feb 3, 2008 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M5.0 126 km
Jan 28, 2010 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda M4.9 136 km
Feb 3, 2008 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.9 119 km
Feb 3, 2008 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 131 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 134 km
Oct 24, 2002 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda M4.8 111 km
Mar 9, 1994 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda M4.8 20 km
Feb 5, 2008 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 141 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 135 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 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 61 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 69 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 69 km
Nyiragongo Stratovolcano 3,470 m (11,385 ft) 2020 88 km
Nyamuragira Shield 3,058 m (10,033 ft) 2020 98 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 184 km
Katwe-Kikorongo Tuff cone(s) 1,067 m (3,501 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
April 67°F (20°C) 7.5 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in
July 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in

Shyorongi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.4").

View full weather details →