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Weather & Climate in Kihangara, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kihangara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,891 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.8°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Area | 1,101.5 sq mi (2,852.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5833°N, 33.3500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 18, 2002 | 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania | M5.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 141 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) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in |
Kihangara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.2").