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Weather & Climate in Kibungo, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kibungo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,272 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,272 ft (1,607 m) |
| Area | 26.8 sq mi (69.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,728/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.1597°N, 30.5427°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 92 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 8 km NE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 5 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 16 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 17 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 18 km ENE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (129 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 141 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 142 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in |
Kibungo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.3").