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Weather & Climate in Iringa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iringa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 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 26.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,331 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,331 ft (1,625 m) |
| Area | 315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 642/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.7667°N, 35.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 26, 2001 | 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 70 km NNE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania | M4.5 | 63 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 75 km N of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in |
Iringa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.9") and June the driest (0.0").