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Weather & Climate in Laela, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Laela enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,131 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,131 ft (1,564 m) |
| Area | 4,464.6 sq mi (11,563.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.5667°N, 32.0500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Aug 18, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.9 | 130 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 100 km | 39 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 73 km | 22 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1997 | 55 km NNE of Mungwi, Zambia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania | M4.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2021 | 6 km SSE of Mbala, Zambia | M4.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2024 | 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 37 km ENE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 92 km ENE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 1, 2013 | 7 km W of Mbala, Zambia | M4.1 | 89 km | 12 km |
| Feb 22, 2002 | 28 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M4.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2002 | 35 km ENE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (172 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 172 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 7.0 in |
Laela has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and June the driest (0.0").