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Weather & Climate in Kayonza, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kayonza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 37.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,266 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,266 ft (1,605 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9509°N, 30.5205°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 82 km | 33 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 134 km | 13 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 137 km | 13 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 143 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 2 km NNE of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 8 km NE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 5 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 1 km SSW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 128 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 129 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 149 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 159 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Kayonza has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in June to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.3").