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Weather & Climate in Kisesa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kisesa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Area | 3,032.5 sq mi (7,854.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.0833°N, 34.1500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 18, 2002 | 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 44 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 41 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 40 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 55 km WNW of Dongobesh, Tanzania | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 45 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1990 | 30 km NW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.3 | 124 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in |
Kisesa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.1").