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Weather & Climate in Gihombo, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gihombo 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 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,581 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,581 ft (1,701 m) |
| Area | 30.6 sq mi (79.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 976/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.2190°N, 29.2343°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
118 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 | 45 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 38 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 73 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2000 | 86 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 29 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 | - | - | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 78 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 83 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 89 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in |
Gihombo has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 63°F in June to 64°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.8").