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Weather & Climate in Butiama, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butiama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,921 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,921 ft (1,500 m) |
| Area | 857.3 sq mi (2,220.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7667°N, 33.9667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Butiama has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.0") and July the driest (0.7").