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Makumbako, Tanzania

Full City Profile

116,232 Population 369/sq mi density
5,417 ft Elevation 1,651 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Makumbako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,417 ft (1,651 m)
Area314.7 sq mi (815.0 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates-8.8500°N, 34.8333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 14, 2022.

Aug 31, 2002 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M5.2 114 km
May 21, 2003 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 148 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 143 km
May 17, 1992 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.8 139 km
Aug 26, 2001 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania M4.6 143 km
Dec 6, 2009 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 139 km
Jan 14, 2022 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania M4.4 133 km
Dec 13, 1992 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania M4.4 131 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.3 127 km
Sep 25, 2011 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.1 128 km
Apr 9, 2015 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania M4.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (122 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 122 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 132 km
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 8.0 in
February 67°F (20°C) 7.3 in
March 67°F (20°C) 8.8 in Wettest
April 67°F (19°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 60°F (16°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 62°F (16°C) 0.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 8.0 in Warmest

Makumbako has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in July to 70°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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