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Weather & Climate in Kitangari, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitangari has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 751.9 sq mi (1,947.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6500°N, 39.3333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 57 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 188 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
Kitangari has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and August the driest (0.2").