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Weather & Climate in Bungu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bungu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 1,882.5 sq mi (4,875.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6337°N, 39.0582°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 19, 2017 | Tanzania | M4.9 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 108 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 62 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 207 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.6 in |
Bungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.1") and August the driest (0.9").