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Weather & Climate in Kiomboi, Tanzania

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

Kiomboi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,069 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,069 ft (1,545 m)
Area1,869.2 sq mi (4,841.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-4.2667°N, 34.3667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.1"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 146 km 7 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 149 km 28 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 144 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 92 km 26 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 68 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 64 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 115 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 89 km 10 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 142 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 132 km 10 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 46 km 33 km
Aug 8, 2023 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.8 130 km 10 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 12 km 14 km
Sep 5, 2022 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M4.7 117 km 10 km
Oct 7, 2009 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.7 55 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2023 Tanzania M4.7 136 km 10 km
Oct 15, 2009 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.7 121 km 10 km
Oct 4, 2024 33 km NW of Itigi, Tanzania M4.7 141 km 9 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 31 km 10 km
Aug 27, 2023 36 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.6 143 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
February 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 5.7 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
July 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Warmest
November 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in

Kiomboi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.0").

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