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Weather & Climate in Kibaigwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kibaigwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Area | 2,020.6 sq mi (5,233.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0813°N, 36.6466°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
60 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 64 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 58 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 56 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 46 km ENE of Kintinku, Tanzania | M4.7 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 59 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 43 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 64 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 42 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in |
Kibaigwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.0").