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Weather & Climate in Katesh, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,656 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,656 ft (1,724 m) |
| Area | 1,573.6 sq mi (4,075.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.5248°N, 35.3849°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
166 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 44 km | 26 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in |
Katesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 61°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").