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Weather & Climate in Kilwa Masoko, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kilwa Masoko has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 6,251.7 sq mi (16,191.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9251°N, 39.5131°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 139 km NNE of Mtwara, Tanzania | M4.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 184 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
Kilwa Masoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in July to 83°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (0.3").