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Weather & Climate in Longido, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Longido enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 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 23.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,423 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.1°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,423 ft (1,348 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,935/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.7332°N, 36.6977°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 37 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 97 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 119 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 69 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 70 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 2007 | 69 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 58 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 87 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 131 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in |
Longido has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 65°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 23.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").