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Weather & Climate in Mabanza, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mabanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 51.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,367 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (14°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 357 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,367 ft (1,636 m) |
| Area | 31.0 sq mi (80.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.0524°N, 29.4092°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 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 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 100 km | 12 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 51 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | - | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 61 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 62 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 67 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 75 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in |
Mabanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 56°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.6").