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Weather & Climate in Mahanje, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mahanje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,251 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,251 ft (991 m) |
| Area | 299.9 sq mi (776.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.9333°N, 35.3333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 125 km | 29 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 144 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 120 km | 32 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.4 in |
Mahanje has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.4") and July the driest (0.1").