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Dongobesh, Tanzania

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18,864 Population 15/sq mi density
6,512 ft Elevation 1,985 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Dongobesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,512 ft (1,985 m)
Area1,278.8 sq mi (3,312.0 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-4.0667°N, 35.3833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 124 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 102 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 37 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 145 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 49 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 139 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 121 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 62 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 25 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 108 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 61 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 59 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 44 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 135 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 149 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 147 km
Aug 8, 2023 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.8 149 km
Dec 21, 1996 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.8 129 km
Mar 22, 2016 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania M4.8 74 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 156 km
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
February 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.1 in Warmest, Wettest
April 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 1.5 in
June 57°F (14°C) 0.4 in
July 55°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 5.3 in

Dongobesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.1").

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