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Tunduma, Tanzania

Full City Profile

219,309 Population 698/sq mi density
5,571 ft Elevation 1,698 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
Tunduma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,571 ft (1,698 m)
Area314.3 sq mi (814.0 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates-9.3000°N, 32.7667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.23"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.7 on May 16, 2025.

Dec 19, 2009 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M6.0 146 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 142 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 144 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 145 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 148 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 141 km
Dec 11, 2009 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 149 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 72 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 81 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Dec 7, 2009 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 139 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 61 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 146 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 142 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 56 km
Feb 13, 2010 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 143 km
Jun 12, 1997 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia M4.6 133 km
Dec 7, 2009 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 121 km
Nov 25, 2009 15 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 93 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 101 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
February 71°F (22°C) 7.2 in
March 71°F (22°C) 8.2 in Wettest
April 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
July 67°F (20°C) 0.0 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in

Tunduma has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.2") and August the driest (0.0").

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