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Weather & Climate in Chala, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,791 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,791 ft (1,765 m) |
| Area | 4,443.3 sq mi (11,508.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.5833°N, 31.2667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 75 km | 34 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.9 | 56 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.6 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 70 km | 39 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.4 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 135 km | 30 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 82 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 29 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 121 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Chala has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (0.0").