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Weather & Climate in Kakonko, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kakonko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 69°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 39.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,085 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,085 ft (1,245 m) |
| Area | 1,647.8 sq mi (4,267.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2828°N, 30.9642°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in |
Kakonko has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in March to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.0").