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Weather & Climate in Igugunu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Igugunu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 286 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 27.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,514 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,514 ft (1,376 m) |
| Area | 1,239.5 sq mi (3,210.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.5667°N, 34.6333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
110 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 90 km | 33 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2016 | 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 33 km NW of Itigi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 115 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in |
Igugunu has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").