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Weather & Climate in Arusha, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arusha enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,642 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,642 ft (1,415 m) |
| Area | 613.9 sq mi (1,590.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,006/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3667°N, 36.6833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
96 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 79 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 128 km | 28 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 111 km | 11 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 15 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 109 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in |
Arusha has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.3").