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Weather & Climate in Kilosa, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kilosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,624 ft (495 m)
Area5,763.8 sq mi (14,928.3 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates-6.8333°N, 36.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.28"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 122 km 10 km
Oct 26, 2009 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania M4.5 113 km 10 km
May 23, 2012 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania M4.4 128 km 10 km
Jan 15, 2012 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.4 88 km 10 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 119 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 124 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
February 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in
April 74°F (24°C) 7.3 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest

Kilosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and August the driest (0.2").

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