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Weather & Climate in Rulenge, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rulenge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,665 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,665 ft (1,422 m) |
| Area | 1,522.2 sq mi (3,942.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.7175°N, 30.6325°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.2 | 119 km | 3 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 19 km NW of Gitarama, Rwanda | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 188 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in |
Rulenge has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.0").