Arusha, Tanzania
Full City Profile
535,362
Population
872/sq mi density
4,642 ft
Elevation
1,415 meters
69°F
Avg Temperature
21°C
Arusha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
| Area | 613.9 sq mi (1,590.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 872/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.3667°S, 36.6833°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 15 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in |
Arusha has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.3").