Weather & Climate in Korogwe, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Korogwe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,014 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,014 ft (309 m) |
| Area | 110.9 sq mi (287.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.1500°S, 38.4833°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 87 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in |
Korogwe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.5") and August the driest (1.6").