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Weather & Climate in Lembeni, Tanzania

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

Lembeni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area857.9 sq mi (2,221.8 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7833°N, 37.6167°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 6.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 96 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2019 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya M4.7 100 km 10 km
Apr 2, 2022 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania M4.2 18 km 10 km
Jan 1, 1991 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya M4.2 90 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2019 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania M3.7 60 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 113 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in Wettest
May 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 0.4 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in

Lembeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.3").

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