All Countries
Weather & Climate in Basotu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Basotu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 27.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,279 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,279 ft (1,609 m) |
| Area | 1,573.6 sq mi (4,075.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.3667°N, 35.0833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 121 km | 7 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 85 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 24 km | 26 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in |
Basotu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 61°F in July to 69°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").