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Weather & Climate in Kayanza, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,293 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,293 ft (1,918 m) |
| Area | 318.1 sq mi (823.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9221°N, 29.6293°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
95 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 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 94 km | 12 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (159 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 159 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 164 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in |
Kayanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 63°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.3").