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Weather & Climate in Ilembula, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ilembula enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,675 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,675 ft (1,425 m) |
| Area | 1,492.8 sq mi (3,866.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9000°N, 34.5833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 123 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 123 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2009 | 15 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 7 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1994 | 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 94 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 104 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 7.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
Ilembula has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.0").