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Weather & Climate in Kihurio, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kihurio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,742 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,742 ft (531 m) |
| Area | 2,415.5 sq mi (6,256.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4667°N, 38.0667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 146 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 199 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in |
Kihurio has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.2").