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Weather & Climate in Geita, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Geita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,160 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,160 ft (1,268 m) |
| Area | 535.9 sq mi (1,387.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.8725°N, 32.2325°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.6 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in |
Geita has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 73°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.2").