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Laela, Tanzania

Full City Profile

19,185 Population 4/sq mi density
5,131 ft Elevation 1,564 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Laela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,131 ft (1,564 m)
Area4,464.6 sq mi (11,563.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-8.5667°N, 32.0500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 7.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 18, 1994 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.9 130 km
May 7, 1999 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.6 126 km
Feb 20, 2002 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 100 km
Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 73 km
May 7, 1999 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania M5.2 128 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 60 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 143 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 50 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 139 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 64 km
Sep 18, 2001 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania M4.5 130 km
Jan 21, 2021 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia M4.4 81 km
May 31, 2024 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.4 107 km
Feb 22, 2002 37 km ENE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M4.3 88 km
Feb 2, 2019 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.3 67 km
Jan 25, 2008 92 km ENE of Laela, Tanzania M4.1 93 km
Aug 2, 1996 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.1 131 km
Nov 1, 2013 7 km W of Mbala, Zambia M4.1 89 km
Feb 22, 2002 28 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M4.0 91 km
Feb 18, 2002 35 km ENE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M3.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 172 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 6.7 in
March 69°F (20°C) 6.9 in
April 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Warmest
November 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 7.0 in

Laela has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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