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Mugumu, Tanzania

Full City Profile

29,000 Population 8/sq mi density
5,089 ft Elevation 1,551 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Mugumu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,089 ft (1,551 m)
Area3,545.2 sq mi (9,182.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-1.8500°N, 34.7000°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 59 km
Jul 12, 2007 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya M4.5 138 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 71 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 22 km
Jul 17, 2007 79 km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.2 142 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya M4.1 105 km
Jul 18, 2007 80 km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 165 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 169 km
Suswa Shield 2,356 m (7,730 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in Warmest
April 70°F (21°C) 6.7 in Wettest
May 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
November 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in

Mugumu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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