Tarakea, Tanzania
Full City Profile
18,000
Population
23/sq mi density
5,423 ft
Elevation
1,653 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Tarakea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,423 ft (1,653 m) |
| Area | 790.3 sq mi (2,046.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 3.0008°S, 37.5642°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 50 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 95 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in |
Tarakea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.7").