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Weather & Climate in Nzega, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nzega enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,539 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,539 ft (1,993 m) |
| Area | 21.4 sq mi (55.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.4790°N, 29.5564°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 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 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2017 | 24 km S of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.0 | 88 km | 12 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1993 | 21 km W of Kabare, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 8 km ESE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 41 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | NYAMURAGIRA | Astronomical | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karisimbi (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 109 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 112 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 114 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 126 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in |
Nzega has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 64°F in June to 66°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.4").