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Weather & Climate in Chanika, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chanika has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,208 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,208 ft (673 m) |
| Area | 317.1 sq mi (821.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.4167°N, 38.0167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 144 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in |
Chanika has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (1.0").