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Weather & Climate in Kahama, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kahama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,098 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,098 ft (1,249 m) |
| Area | 317.8 sq mi (823.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,428/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8333°N, 32.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.6 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in |
Kahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").