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Weather & Climate in Rwamagana, Rwanda
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rwamagana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,043 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,043 ft (1,537 m) |
| Area | 24.7 sq mi (63.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9487°N, 30.4347°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 73 km | 33 km |
| Jan 21, 2002 | 27 km SW of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 19 km WSW of Musanze, Rwanda | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2002 | 12 km E of Sake, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2021 | 9 km N of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 16 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 18 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 27, 2021 | 14 km E of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 15 km ESE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 11 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 125 km | 13 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 9 km SE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 17 km SSE of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 127 km | 13 km |
| May 26, 2021 | 4 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.5 | 133 km | 13 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 2 km NNE of Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1992 | 30 km SW of Kibuye, Rwanda | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 5 km S of Gisenyi, Rwanda | M4.4 | 132 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 | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (105 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 119 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 120 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
| Nyamuragira | Shield | 3,058 m (10,033 ft) | 2020 | 150 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in |
Rwamagana has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in June to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (0.4").