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Weather & Climate in Bukonyo, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bukonyo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,760 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,760 ft (1,146 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 172/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9500°N, 32.9333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 18, 2002 | 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 6.3 in |
Bukonyo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (1.3").