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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (156.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 220/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8000°S, 35.0500°E |
| 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").