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Weather & Climate in Cankuzo, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cankuzo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,302 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (19°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,302 ft (1,616 m) |
| Area | 267.5 sq mi (692.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2186°N, 30.5528°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.2 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in |
Cankuzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 66°F in June to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.1").