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Weather & Climate in Kirando, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kirando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,536 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 81.7°F |
| 51% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,536 ft (773 m) |
| Area | 4,443.3 sq mi (11,508.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.4167°N, 30.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
69 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 64 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.9 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 130 km | 30 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.4 | 106 km | 25 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 109 km | 30 km |
| Nov 12, 1994 | 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | M4.9 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 70 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M4.7 | 110 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 84°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 84°F (29°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
Kirando has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in July to 84°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.2") and June the driest (0.0").