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Weather & Climate in Rutshuru, Democratic Republic of the Congo
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rutshuru enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,072 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,072 ft (1,241 m) |
| Area | 746.7 sq mi (1,933.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1867°N, 29.4467°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Lubumbashi |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
112 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 | 92 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 20 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 37 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.8 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Aug 7, 2015 | 43 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 28 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 1990 | 72 km SSW of Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.4 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 8 km N of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2017 | 52 km SSW of Kilembe, Uganda | M5.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2003 | 46 km NNW of Ntungamo, Uganda | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 4, 2016 | 69 km W of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 22 km S of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1995 | 56 km WNW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2002 | 13 km SSW of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 11 km NE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 37 km W of Kibuye, Rwanda | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 50 km W of Ntungamo, Uganda | M4.9 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2008 | 22 km NNE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2002 | 46 km SW of Kilembe, Uganda | M4.8 | 122 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 | — | — | 37 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Visoke (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 31 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 36 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 37 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 43 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Katwe-Kikorongo | Tuff cone(s) | 1,067 m (3,501 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in |
Rutshuru has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in November to 69°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.7").