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Merelani, Tanzania

Full City Profile

50,000 Population 5/sq mi density
3,005 ft Elevation 916 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Merelani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,005 ft (916 m)
Area9,243.8 sq mi (23,941.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5618°N, 36.9790°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 20, 2024.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 115 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 132 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 142 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 118 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 122 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 123 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 108 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 132 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 119 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 137 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 146 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 140 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 142 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 150 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 74 km
Jul 18, 2007 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 149 km
Aug 7, 2007 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 134 km
Mar 22, 2016 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania M4.8 146 km
Jul 16, 2007 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 143 km
Aug 5, 2007 69 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 43 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 140 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in

Merelani has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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