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Weather & Climate in Magugu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Magugu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,323 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.3°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,323 ft (1,013 m) |
| Area | 3,236.0 sq mi (8,381.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.0167°N, 35.7667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
137 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 106 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 24 km | 28 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 7 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 66 km | 26 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 139 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in |
Magugu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.0").