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Weather & Climate in Babati, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Babati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,432 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,432 ft (1,351 m) |
| Area | 209.8 sq mi (543.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2167°N, 35.7500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
123 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 110 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 43 km | 28 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 62 km | 26 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 155 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in |
Babati has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.0").