All Countries
Weather & Climate in Makanya, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makanya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 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 28.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 2,415.5 sq mi (6,256.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.3667°N, 37.8333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | M3.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 173 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in |
Makanya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (0.4").