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Weather & Climate in Katoro, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Katoro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.7°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,255 ft (1,297 m) |
| Area | 2,651.4 sq mi (6,867.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.9998°N, 31.9326°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.6 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in |
Katoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.1").