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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.6337°S, 39.0582°E |
| 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").