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Weather & Climate in Mafinga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mafinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 19.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,340 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,340 ft (1,018 m) |
| Area | 8,389.9 sq mi (21,729.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.2500°N, 35.0667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 26, 2001 | 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2018 | 70 km NNE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania | M4.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2022 | 75 km N of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 1998 | 27 km SW of Kintinku, Tanzania | M3.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in |
Mafinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (0.0").