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Weather & Climate in Kongwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kongwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,356 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,356 ft (1,023 m) |
| Area | 2,020.6 sq mi (5,233.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.2000°N, 36.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 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 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 46 km ENE of Kintinku, Tanzania | M4.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 56 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 59 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 58 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 64 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 42 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 64 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.6 | 112 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) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in |
Kongwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.0").