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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,874 ft (876 m) |
| Area | 209.4 sq mi (542.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 281/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.1703°S, 29.4026°E |
| 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").