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Weather & Climate in Kibakwe, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kibakwe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,717 ft (1,133 m) |
| Area | 3,697.7 sq mi (9,577.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.7167°N, 36.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
30 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 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 64 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 46 km ENE of Kintinku, Tanzania | M4.7 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 42 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 50 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 70 km NNE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 35 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 2017 | 65 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 42 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2012 | Tanzania | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2007 | 29 km NW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 75 km N of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 137 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) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in |
Kibakwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.0").