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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 2,088.0 sq mi (5,407.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.9000°N, 39.0667°W |
| 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").