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Vwawa, Tanzania

Full City Profile

85,000 Population 48/sq mi density
5,174 ft Elevation 1,577 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Vwawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,174 ft (1,577 m)
Area1,784.8 sq mi (4,622.6 km²)
Population Density48/sq mi
Coordinates-9.1081°N, 32.9347°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 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 M6.0 147 km
Dec 8, 2009 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.9 139 km
Dec 12, 2009 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi M5.5 142 km
Dec 6, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.2 144 km
Dec 7, 2009 Malawi M5.0 149 km
Dec 7, 2009 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M5.0 141 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 144 km
May 17, 1992 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi M4.9 146 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 66 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 53 km
Dec 7, 2009 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Dec 6, 2009 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Nov 22, 2009 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 148 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 52 km
Dec 11, 2009 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 141 km
Sep 5, 2010 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 144 km
Feb 13, 2010 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi M4.6 143 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 51 km
Dec 7, 2009 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi M4.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 69 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 81 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 95 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 8.8 in
February 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in
March 69°F (21°C) 9.3 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 6.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in Warmest
November 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 8.2 in

Vwawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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