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Weather & Climate in Chiungutwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chiungutwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°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 37.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 879 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 2,807.7 sq mi (7,271.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.8833°N, 38.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1 earthquake (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 295 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 127 mph | 176 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 83°F (28°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 6.2 in |
Chiungutwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in June to 83°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.9") and August the driest (0.1").