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Songea, Tanzania

Full City Profile

286,285 Population 915/sq mi density
3,652 ft Elevation 1,113 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Songea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,652 ft (1,113 m)
Area313.0 sq mi (810.6 km²)
Population Density915/sq mi
Coordinates-10.6833°N, 35.6500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.3"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Jul 22, 2022.

Mar 14, 2004 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania M4.8 137 km
Aug 21, 2004 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania M4.7 134 km
Aug 10, 2009 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania M4.5 140 km
Mar 19, 2010 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania M4.3 145 km
Sep 4, 2017 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania M4.2 97 km
Jul 22, 2022 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.1 130 km
Jun 3, 1996 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania M4.0 145 km
Aug 3, 2006 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 10.8 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 10.2 in
April 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.1 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.6 in Warmest
December 73°F (23°C) 7.8 in

Songea has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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