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Kiwengwa, Tanzania

Full City Profile

2,429 Population 1,388/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Kiwengwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,388/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9896°N, 39.3768°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 16.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 17 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 125 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 137 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 120 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 108 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 132 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 119 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in
February 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 13.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in

Kiwengwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (16.3") and September the driest (1.6").

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