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Weather & Climate in Chato, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,773 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,773 ft (1,150 m) |
| Area | 1,750.7 sq mi (4,534.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6378°N, 31.7669°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: M4.8.
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Chato has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").