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Sokoni, Tanzania

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25,821 Population 144/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Sokoni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days242 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area179.2 sq mi (464.1 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates-6.4333°N, 39.5500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 16.18"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Mar 18, 2024.

Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 61 km
Jun 10, 2011 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 73 km
Sep 8, 2015 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania M4.8 84 km
Mar 18, 2024 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania M4.5 104 km
Feb 25, 1992 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania M4.5 67 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 23 km
Apr 8, 2020 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.3 126 km
May 24, 2013 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania M4.1 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Hidaya Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in
February 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
April 80°F (26°C) 16.2 in Wettest
May 78°F (26°C) 12.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
October 78°F (26°C) 1.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in

Sokoni has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (16.2") and September the driest (0.8").

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