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Dunda, Tanzania

Mbeya · Tanzania

Dunda is a small city in Mbeya, Tanzania with a population of 14,080. Elevation: 3,688 ft (1,124 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,080 Population 2/sq mi density
3,688 ft Elevation 1,124 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
28.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population14,080
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain28.9 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Population14,080
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Coordinates-8.1167°, 34.2500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMbeya
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation28.9 inches (735 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dunda

Dunda is a small city in Tanzania (Mbeya) with a population of 14,080. The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet (1,124 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Dunda

Dunda has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Oct (25.5°C), the coldest is Jun (19.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1186 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.9°C / 71°F 16.4° / 29.7° 253.7
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 16.6° / 28° 229.3
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 15.9° / 27.9° 249.9
Apr 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 27.9° 119.8
May 20.4°C / 69°F 12.4° / 27.9° 27.8
Jun 19.1°C / 66°F 9.7° / 28.4° 3.8
Jul 19.2°C / 66°F 8.8° / 30° 11.0
Aug 21.3°C / 70°F 10.8° / 32.5° 6.0
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 13° / 34.6° 3.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 15.4° / 36.3° 21.3
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 16.8° / 36.1° 86.2
Dec 23.6°C / 74°F 16.7° / 33° 173.9
Dunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Tanzania avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,688 ft (1,124 m)
Area5,756.2 sq mi (14,908.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1167°N, 34.2500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.9"
24% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.18"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 129 km
Aug 26, 2001 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania M4.6 123 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.3 140 km
Aug 2, 1996 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (124 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 124 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 130 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 5.7 in
March 71°F (22°C) 5.9 in
April 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 65°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
November 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in Warmest
December 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in

Dunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Dunda

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Isanga Airport-Small Airport
Jongomeru Airport-Small Airport
Lualanje Airport-Small Airport
Magangwe Airport-Small Airport
Mbarali Airport-Small Airport
Msembe Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dunda

What is the population of Dunda?

Dunda has a population of 14,080 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 5,756.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dunda?

Dunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.9 inches.

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