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Weather & Climate in Kondoa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kondoa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 28.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,521 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.4°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,521 ft (1,378 m) |
| Area | 787.8 sq mi (2,040.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9000°N, 35.7833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 118 km | 28 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 103 km | 26 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in |
Kondoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").