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Weather & Climate in Mpanda, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,874 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) |
| Area | 209.4 sq mi (542.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1703°N, 29.4026°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 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 98 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 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 40 km | 21 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 184 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 185 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 191 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
Mpanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in June to 75°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.2").