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Weather & Climate in Igunga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Igunga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 283 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,576 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,576 ft (1,090 m) |
| Area | 2,585.6 sq mi (6,696.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2833°N, 33.8833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 146 km | 26 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 38 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 42 km | 14 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 33 km NW of Itigi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 8 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2025 | 7 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8 km ESE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 17 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 41 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 40 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 10 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2023 | 12 km S of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
Igunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").