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Weather & Climate in Cibitoke, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cibitoke has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,074 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,074 ft (937 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,784/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.8869°N, 29.1248°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
122 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 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 87 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 107 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 40 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 158 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 164 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 165 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in |
Cibitoke has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 73°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.3").