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Weather & Climate in Dongobesh, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dongobesh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,512 feet.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,512 ft (1,985 m) |
| Area | 1,278.8 sq mi (3,312.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0667°N, 35.3833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 124 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 37 km | 28 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 25 km | 26 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 127 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 156 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 5.3 in |
Dongobesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 55°F in July to 63°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.1").