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Weather & Climate in Muzinda, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muzinda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°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 2,972 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,972 ft (906 m) |
| Area | 209.4 sq mi (542.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2617°N, 29.4206°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 138 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2021 | 88 km SW of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 91 km | 12 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 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 30 km | 21 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 2012 | 112 km WSW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nyiragongo (195 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in |
Muzinda has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in January to 72°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.2").