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Weather & Climate in Kirundo, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirundo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,603 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,603 ft (1,403 m) |
| Area | 113.5 sq mi (294.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5845°N, 30.0959°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 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 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 7 km NNW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 140 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 143 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
Kirundo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").