Basotu, Tanzania

Full City Profile

20,937 Population
5,279 ft Elevation 1,609 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Basotu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation5,279 ft (1,609 m)
Coordinates4.3667°S, 35.0833°E
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 8, 2025.

Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 121 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 147 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 85 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 92 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 132 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 120 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 24 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 58 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 117 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 70 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 18 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 145 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 139 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 54 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 148 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 73 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 121 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 138 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 122 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 4.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in Warmest
December 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in

Basotu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in July to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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