Mbeya, Tanzania
Full City Profile
541,603
Population
1,721/sq mi density
5,568 ft
Elevation
1,697 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Mbeya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 314.6 sq mi (814.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9000°S, 33.4500°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 15 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 35 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 52 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in |
Mbeya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in July to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.0").