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Weather & Climate in Kandete, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kandete enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,177 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
53°F Jul (11°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,177 ft (1,578 m) |
| Area | 41.8 sq mi (108.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1500°N, 33.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 107 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 89 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 102 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 9 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 15 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 32 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 8.6 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 53°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 8.5 in |
Kandete has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 53°F in July to 62°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and August the driest (0.2").