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Gamba, Tanzania

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3,644 Population 28/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Gamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 347 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area128.9 sq mi (333.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-5.9000°N, 39.3000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.3"
69% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 15.55"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Feb 8, 2023.

Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 13 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 139 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 136 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 149 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 110 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 97 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 122 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 132 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 54 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 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
February 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
March 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
April 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
May 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
June 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 2.7 in
August 76°F (24°C) 2.8 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Gamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.6") and September the driest (2.3").

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