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Weather & Climate in Majengo, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Majengo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 75°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 312 feet.

Temperature

82°F Jan (28°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average82°F (28°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area262.6 sq mi (680.1 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates-5.1500°N, 38.9833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.8"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.39"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Dec 8, 1995 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania M5.0 78 km 10 km
Jan 15, 2005 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania M5.0 97 km 10 km
Mar 13, 2020 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania M4.9 54 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 Kenya M4.7 52 km 10 km
Feb 5, 2017 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania M4.5 33 km 15 km
Feb 14, 2008 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya M4.5 53 km 10 km
Jun 9, 1997 Tanzania M4.4 143 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2006 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya M4.2 140 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1930 MOMBASA Earthquake 6.0 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 82°F (28°C) 1.7 in
February 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
May 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in Coldest
September 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in

Majengo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in August to 83°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.4") and February the driest (1.3").

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