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Kongwa, Tanzania

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11,840 Population 6/sq mi density
3,356 ft Elevation 1,023 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kongwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area2,020.6 sq mi (5,233.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-6.2000°N, 36.4167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.6"
35% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.1 on May 5, 2024.

Nov 4, 2002 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.5 86 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 98 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 121 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 92 km
Jun 14, 2003 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania M5.1 86 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 143 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 104 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 107 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 148 km
Nov 4, 2002 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M4.9 60 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 115 km
Dec 21, 1996 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.8 146 km
Aug 26, 2001 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M4.8 65 km
Mar 19, 1991 46 km ENE of Kintinku, Tanzania M4.7 100 km
Jul 10, 2002 56 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.7 111 km
Oct 13, 2002 59 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.7 103 km
Jan 10, 2003 58 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.7 111 km
Oct 13, 2002 64 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania M4.7 103 km
Mar 25, 2001 42 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania M4.6 80 km
Mar 12, 2006 64 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 1.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in

Kongwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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