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Weather & Climate in Muramvya, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muramvya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 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 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,378 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,378 ft (1,944 m) |
| Area | 318.0 sq mi (823.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2678°N, 29.6162°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 109 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 41 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 7 km NNW of Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 197 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in |
Muramvya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 61°F in January to 64°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.2").