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Weather & Climate in Chimala, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chimala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,750 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
62°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,750 ft (1,143 m) |
| Area | 5,756.2 sq mi (14,908.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8564°N, 34.0239°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 141 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 122 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 142 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 124 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 49 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 50 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 54 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 7.8 in |
Chimala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.0").