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Weather & Climate in Kamachumu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamachumu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,908 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,908 ft (1,496 m) |
| Area | 6,093.0 sq mi (15,780.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6186°N, 31.6200°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 65 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in |
Kamachumu has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.7").