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Weather & Climate in Ilongero, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ilongero enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,279 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.5°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,279 ft (1,609 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 806/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.6667°N, 34.8667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
153 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 | 87 km | 7 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 65 km | 26 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in |
Ilongero has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 70°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").