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Nsunga, Tanzania

Full City Profile

20,049 Population 15/sq mi density
3,944 ft Elevation 1,202 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Nsunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,944 ft (1,202 m)
Area1,314.2 sq mi (3,403.7 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-1.1439°N, 31.3947°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.3"
11% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 26, 2021.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 28 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 23 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 114 km
Feb 26, 2021 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda M3.2 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (180 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 180 km
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in Warmest
March 70°F (21°C) 5.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in

Nsunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.5").

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