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Weather & Climate in Mwaro, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwaro 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 6,476 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 | 6,476 ft (1,974 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 438/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5113°N, 29.7033°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 133 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 38 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2008 | 4 km SSW of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2008 | 12 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in |
Mwaro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 60°F in June to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.2").