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Weather & Climate in Byumba, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Byumba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,425 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,425 ft (2,263 m) |
| Area | 27.0 sq mi (69.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,599/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.5763°N, 30.0675°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
78 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 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 51 km N of Rukungiri, Uganda | M4.8 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 39 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 27 km SW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2002 | 12 km SSE of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 111 km | 15 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 | - | - | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 66 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 69 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 91 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in |
Byumba has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in June to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.4").