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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6500°S, 39.3333°E |
| 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").