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Nyakahanga, Tanzania

Full City Profile

14,611 Population 7/sq mi density
5,453 ft Elevation 1,662 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Nyakahanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above US avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,453 ft (1,662 m)
Area1,952.2 sq mi (5,056.2 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-1.6033°N, 31.1414°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 29, 2017.

Sep 10, 2016 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania M5.9 82 km
Apr 29, 2017 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania M4.3 71 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Muhavura Stratovolcano 4,103 m (13,461 ft) Unknown 165 km
Visoke Stratovolcano 3,696 m (12,126 ft) 1957 185 km
Karisimbi Stratovolcano 4,490 m (14,731 ft) -8050 188 km
Bunyaruguru Maar(s) 1,554 m (5,098 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
February 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
March 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
April 68°F (20°C) 7.1 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Coldest
July 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in Warmest
October 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
December 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in

Nyakahanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in June to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").

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