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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,338 ft (1,627 m) |
| Area | 318.0 sq mi (823.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1014°S, 30.1628°E |
| 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").