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Weather & Climate in Liwale, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Liwale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 272 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 35.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,624 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 3,544.1 sq mi (9,179.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7667°N, 37.9333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 110 km SW of Utete, Tanzania | M3.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in |
Liwale has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.0").