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Weather & Climate in Madimba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Madimba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 77.9°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 1,067.9 sq mi (2,765.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.4000°N, 40.3333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jan 21, 2008 | 134 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2016 | 127 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2008 | 136 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2005 | 127 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 127 km | 29 km |
| Sep 1, 1991 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.8 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Feb 4, 1995 | 110 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2015 | 109 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2025 | 119 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 116 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2024 | 126 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2023 | 139 km NNE of Mtwara, Tanzania | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 2003 | 104 km E of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 140 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2008 | 106 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M4.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2002 | 122 km ESE of Madimba, Tanzania | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 273 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 199 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 60 mph | 226 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
Madimba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.5").