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Weather & Climate in Ikwiriri, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ikwiriri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area4,506.6 sq mi (11,672.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-7.9562°N, 38.9716°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.98"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Apr 6, 1999 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania M4.9 61 km 10 km
Mar 19, 2017 Tanzania M4.9 93 km 15 km
Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 138 km 10 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 131 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 122 km 10 km
Mar 3, 2018 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.7 99 km 10 km
Jun 3, 1999 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 73 km 33 km
Apr 15, 2020 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 61 km 10 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 80 km 10 km
Jul 15, 2023 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.3 103 km 10 km
May 17, 2014 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania M4.3 65 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2020 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.3 86 km 10 km
May 9, 2020 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.2 107 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 138 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2020 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 145 km 10 km
May 24, 2013 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.1 87 km 15 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 129 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2003 110 km SW of Utete, Tanzania M3.7 131 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 92 mph 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in
February 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in

Ikwiriri has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.4").

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