Weather & Climate in Kitama, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 866 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7167°S, 39.7333°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 292 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 176 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 52 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
Kitama has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and June the driest (0.3").