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Weather & Climate in Bugarama, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bugarama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,898 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,898 ft (1,493 m) |
| Area | 1,522.2 sq mi (3,942.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.8706°N, 30.5281°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.2 | 113 km | 3 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 19 km NW of Gitarama, Rwanda | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (191 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 193 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in |
Bugarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in November to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").