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Weather & Climate in Kyaka, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kyaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,806 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,806 ft (1,160 m)
Area1,314.2 sq mi (3,403.7 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-1.2522°N, 31.4203°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.62"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 33 km 40 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 22 km 10 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 109 km 10 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 102 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (190 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 190 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 8.6 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in

Kyaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.5").

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