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Weather & Climate in Karema, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Karema has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 7,162.1 sq mi (18,549.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.8205°N, 30.4389°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
57 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 132 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 2007 | 63 km SE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.8 | 105 km | 8 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.4 | 51 km | 25 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 37 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 111 km | 26 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania | M5.0 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1994 | 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | M4.9 | 59 km | 22 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M4.7 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Karema has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.0").