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Weather & Climate in Bugaragara, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bugaragara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,554 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
| Area | 118.1 sq mi (305.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.2929°N, 30.4077°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 138 km | 40 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 115 km | 17 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Lake Edward region, Congo-Uganda | M4.7 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 57 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2013 | 48 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 60 km NNW of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 46 km WSW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 2003 | 55 km NW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 47 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 56 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 104 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 109 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 135 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in |
Bugaragara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.3").