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Weather & Climate in Nkove, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nkove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,667 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,667 ft (813 m) |
| Area | 4,443.3 sq mi (11,508.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9500°N, 30.8500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 16 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.9 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 40 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.9 | 105 km | 30 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 119 km | 39 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1994 | 46 km NE of Mporokoso, Zambia | M5.1 | 132 km | 30 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 74 km | 30 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 19 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 25 km | 33 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2019 | 37 km NNW of Kaputa, Zambia | M4.7 | 144 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) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
Nkove has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").