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Weather & Climate in Issenye, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Issenye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,127 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,127 ft (1,258 m)
Area3,545.2 sq mi (9,182.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-2.0000°N, 34.3333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 121 km 10 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 129 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 49 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 41 km 10 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 50 km 10 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya M4.1 138 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 181 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
March 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.9 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in

Issenye has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (0.4").

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