Somanda, Tanzania

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33,932 Population
3,963 ft Elevation 1,208 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Somanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,963 ft (1,208 m)
Coordinates3.3667°S, 33.9500°E
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.2 on May 25, 2025.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 57 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 116 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 118 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 32 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 71 km
Sep 20, 2011 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.8 107 km
Oct 7, 2009 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.7 113 km
Oct 15, 2009 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.7 134 km
Oct 6, 2009 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.6 127 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 83 km
Oct 26, 2009 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.6 102 km
Jan 11, 2010 44 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 126 km
Feb 15, 2009 41 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 128 km
Oct 6, 2009 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.5 112 km
Feb 15, 2009 40 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.5 134 km
Oct 7, 2009 45 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.4 124 km
Oct 6, 2009 55 km WNW of Dongobesh, Tanzania M4.4 122 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 123 km
Dec 9, 1990 30 km NW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania M4.3 150 km
Oct 7, 2009 46 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M4.3 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 4.4 in
May 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Somanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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