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Kyaka, Tanzania

Full City Profile

13,810 Population 11/sq mi density
3,806 ft Elevation 1,160 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Kyaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,806 ft (1,160 m)
Area1,314.2 sq mi (3,403.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-1.2522°N, 31.4203°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 26, 2021.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 33 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 22 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 109 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 190 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in

Kyaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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