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Weather & Climate in Kigonsera, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kigonsera enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,354 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.8000°N, 35.0500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.1 in |
Kigonsera has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.1") and July the driest (0.0").