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Weather & Climate in Dunda, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Dunda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,688 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,688 ft (1,124 m) |
| Area | 5,756.2 sq mi (14,908.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1167°N, 34.2500°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: M4.7.
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (124 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 124 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 130 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 134 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in |
Dunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and June the driest (0.0").