4 of 28 crop regions in Rwanda are at their worst on record for this point in the season. Its highest in any previous year was 13, on a recent average of 1.75.
How bad is it, against this
country’s own record
Five instruments read together
our combination, not an observation
3rd worst
of 26 years at this point in the season
The 3rd most stressed of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026, across 5 instruments read together
Every input is measured against its own record, but no source publishes this average. It is our combination, not an observation.
This value places the country against itself, so it does not rank countries against each other. Its year-to-year spread here is 0.223, and that spread differs by place, so a higher value elsewhere can be a less unusual year than this one. The rank is the comparable figure.
A reading of conditions to date. It carries no statement about the rest of the season.
What the instruments say
The canopy is in its worst third, as are water satisfaction and rainfall.
Each track is that instrument’s own 26 years, worst on the left.
Vegetation, cumulative-0.683rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1515th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction60%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.642nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature20.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Five instruments, each against its own 26 years for
this point in the season. They are shown together because they
disagree: across the regions on this site, roughly a quarter have
vegetation at a record low while water or rainfall sits in its best
third. This page reports where each one sits and does not say what
caused what.
Every region of Rwanda,
worst to least
Each bar is the full spread of that region’s
previous 25 years at this point in the season. The dot is this year.
A dot at the left of a wide bar and a dot at the left of a narrow
bar are different findings, which is why the history is drawn rather
than described.
Regions in colour are at their worst on record. The
rest are placed on the same scale so a single deep region inside an
otherwise ordinary country reads differently from a country where
the whole distribution has moved.
Gasabo
-1.39
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.845th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction50%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.464th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature22.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Kamonyi
-1.29
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.1114th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction55%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.602nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Rubavu
-1.15
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.605th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction72%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.94lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature17.1 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gakenke
-1.09
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.6721st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction50%5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.02lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.2 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Bugesera
-0.99
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.608th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction53%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.513rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Kayonza
-0.97
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.866th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction50%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.948th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gicumbi
-0.95
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.0112th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction47%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.444th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Musanze
-0.91
lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.0510th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction66%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.06lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature15.2 °C2nd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gatsibo
-0.89
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current-0.5610th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction49%9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.056th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature22.2 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Rwamagana
-0.87
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.499th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction50%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.354th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature22.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Kirehe
-0.87
3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.2711th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction53%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.076th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Rulindo
-0.85
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.2417th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction48%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.743rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature20.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Rusizi
-0.81
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.337th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction69%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-0.984th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.9 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Rutsiro
-0.72
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4521st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction73%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.02lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature18.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ngoma
-0.70
5th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current-0.469th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction52%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.345th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature23.4 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ruhango
-0.70
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2315th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.95lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature20.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nyanza
-0.63
6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2015th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction64%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.88lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature20.6 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nyabihu
-0.59
2nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.4519th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction66%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.16lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature14.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Ngororero
-0.44
4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7922nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction66%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.11lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature16.8 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Muhanga
-0.34
6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8923rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction65%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.90lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature20.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Huye
-0.33
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8021st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction59%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.583rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nyamagabe
-0.31
8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7722nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction70%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.93lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature19.0 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nyagatare
-0.31
8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation here usually tracks water availability.
Vegetation, current+0.9022nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction48%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.444th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Gisagara
-0.31
9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.3118th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction57%7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.314th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature21.5 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Burera
-0.29
7th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.2915th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction52%6th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.98lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature18.3 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Karongi
-0.22
8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.6921st lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction74%4th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-2.08lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature18.7 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nyamasheke
-0.15
9th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.7724th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction71%3rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.782nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature17.5 °C3rd highest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
Nyaruguru
+0.09
15th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Vegetation, current+0.8422nd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Water satisfaction72%8th lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Rainfall, 3-month-1.423rd lowest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
Soil moisturenot reportedSoil moisture has not reported for this dekad yet.
Temperature18.1 °Chighest of 26 observations for this point in the season, 2001-2026
same dekad, 2001-2025
This measurement is of the crop canopy and not of what
stressed it: heat, drought, disease and late planting are not
separable here, which is why no claim on this page names a cause.