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Ilembula, Tanzania

Full City Profile

18,870 Population 13/sq mi density
4,675 ft Elevation 1,425 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Ilembula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,675 ft (1,425 m)
Area1,492.8 sq mi (3,866.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates-8.9000°N, 34.5833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.7"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.95"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 140 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 137 km
Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 98 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 148 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 132 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 147 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 123 km
Dec 6, 2009 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 140 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 123 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 139 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 148 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 147 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 137 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 149 km
Sep 1, 1999 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 147 km
Nov 25, 2009 15 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 146 km
Dec 6, 2009 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 121 km
Dec 8, 2009 7 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.4 141 km
Nov 16, 1994 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania M4.4 130 km
Jul 28, 2000 17 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi M4.4 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 94 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 104 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 7.7 in
February 69°F (20°C) 6.9 in
March 69°F (20°C) 8.0 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
July 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.6 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.7 in Warmest

Ilembula has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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