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Poli, Tanzania

Full City Profile

9,568 Population 1,667/sq mi density
3,990 ft Elevation 1,216 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
Poli 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

Elevation3,990 ft (1,216 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density1,667/sq mi
Coordinates-3.3615°N, 36.8175°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 9.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.4 on May 7, 2025.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 86 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 108 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 93 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 120 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 90 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 142 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 80 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 95 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 131 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 104 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 117 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 90 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 114 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 122 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 116 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 121 km
Mar 22, 2016 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania M4.8 149 km
Aug 7, 2007 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 107 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 96 km
Jul 18, 2007 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 15 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 120 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Warmest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
April 71°F (21°C) 9.0 in Wettest
May 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Coldest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in

Poli has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 65°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.3").

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