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Weather & Climate in Kasulu, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kasulu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,298 ft (1,310 m)
Area339.3 sq mi (878.8 km²)
Population Density702/sq mi
Coordinates-4.5767°N, 30.1025°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.

Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 133 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2003 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M5.1 127 km 10 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 90 km 10 km
Dec 15, 2000 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.9 116 km 10 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 114 km 10 km
Aug 4, 2023 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.8 79 km 10 km
Feb 6, 1999 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.8 150 km 10 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 143 km 21 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 42 km 10 km
May 2, 2024 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.8 77 km 10 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 145 km 10 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 119 km 10 km
Jun 19, 2008 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania M4.7 68 km 10 km
Jun 10, 2006 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 82 km 10 km
Apr 10, 2002 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania M4.7 97 km 33 km
Nov 21, 1997 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 85 km 10 km
Feb 14, 2022 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 92 km 10 km
Sep 23, 2023 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 86 km 10 km
Aug 14, 2009 69 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.6 106 km 33 km
Jun 10, 2019 56 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 127 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 6.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 7.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 8.4 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
October 71°F (21°C) 3.1 in Warmest
November 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 7.7 in

Kasulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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