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Weather & Climate in Mabamba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mabamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,255 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.9°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,255 ft (1,297 m) |
| Area | 5,565.9 sq mi (14,415.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5983°N, 30.5019°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2021 | 18 km ESE of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 15 km S of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2014 | 22 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.3 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 35 km E of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 6.2 in |
Mabamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 68°F in June to 71°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.0").