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Weather & Climate in Chalinze, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chalinze 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 268 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 37.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 3,086.2 sq mi (7,993.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.6378°N, 38.3540°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in |
Chalinze has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.6").