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Bungu, Tanzania

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27,873 Population 15/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area1,882.5 sq mi (4,875.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-7.6337°N, 39.0582°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 11.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Mar 19, 2017 Tanzania M4.9 116 km
Apr 6, 1999 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania M4.9 91 km
Jan 19, 2008 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.8 142 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 101 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 88 km
Mar 3, 2018 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.7 102 km
Jun 3, 1999 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 108 km
Apr 15, 2020 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.7 96 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 125 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 45 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 143 km
May 17, 2014 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania M4.3 77 km
Jul 15, 2023 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.3 117 km
Apr 8, 2020 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.3 65 km
May 9, 2020 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania M4.2 142 km
Jul 30, 2014 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania M4.2 127 km
May 24, 2013 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.1 62 km
Aug 27, 2009 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania M3.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 207 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in
February 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
April 80°F (26°C) 11.1 in Wettest
May 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 1.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Coldest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in Driest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in
October 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
November 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in

Bungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.1") and August the driest (0.9").

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