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Weather & Climate in Rutana, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rutana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,879 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,879 ft (1,792 m) |
| Area | 317.7 sq mi (822.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.9279°N, 29.9920°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 83 km | 21 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 19 km W of Bubanza, Burundi | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2013 | 54 km SW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 1997 | 76 km SW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in |
Rutana has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 63°F in June to 68°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.1").