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Weather & Climate in Ifakara, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ifakara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 205.5 sq mi (532.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.1333°N, 36.6833°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: M4.8.
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania | M4.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 12.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in |
Ifakara has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.3") and August the driest (0.2").