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Weather & Climate in Giteranyi, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Giteranyi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,220 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,220 ft (1,591 m) |
| Area | 136.3 sq mi (352.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4842°N, 30.4650°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 1992 | 30 km SW of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 24 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 135 km | 13 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 18 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (151 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 157 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 158 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in |
Giteranyi has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.2").