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Chanika, Tanzania

Full City Profile

30,905 Population 97/sq mi density
2,208 ft Elevation 673 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
Chanika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,208 ft (673 m)
Area317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates-5.4167°N, 38.0167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
10% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.93"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.9 on Mar 13, 2020.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 136 km
Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 148 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 88 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in Wettest
May 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in

Chanika has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (1.0").

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