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Weather & Climate in Karusi, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karusi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,338 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
| Area | 318.0 sq mi (823.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1014°N, 30.1628°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 101 km | 21 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1992 | 30 km SW of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | Lac Kivu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 194 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 198 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in |
Karusi has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 65°F in November to 67°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").