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Weather & Climate in Katerero, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katerero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,819 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,819 ft (1,164 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,326/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4000°N, 31.7333°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 | 43 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 110 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) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in |
Katerero has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (13.2") and July the driest (1.4").