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Weather & Climate in Kibiti, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kibiti has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 1,882.5 sq mi (4,875.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.7218°N, 38.9375°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Tanzania | M4.9 | 100 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 110 km SW of Utete, Tanzania | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 86 mph | 218 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.8 in |
Kibiti has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (10.0") and July the driest (0.5").