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Weather & Climate in Bubanza, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bubanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,540 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,540 ft (1,079 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.0804°N, 29.3910°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Oct 24, 2002 | 34 km SW of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M6.2 | 140 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 118 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 77 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 50 km | 21 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 174 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 175 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 181 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 187 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in |
Bubanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in June to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").