Weather & Climate in Kisarawe, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kisarawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.9000°S, 39.0667°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 89 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 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 | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in |
Kisarawe has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (1.0").