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Weather & Climate in Makongolosi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makongolosi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,901 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,901 ft (1,189 m) |
| Area | 7,985.5 sq mi (20,682.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.4000°N, 33.1500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2024 | 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 47 km | 7 km |
| Nov 16, 1994 | 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 92 km ENE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 79 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 100 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 116 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 8.3 in |
Makongolosi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and August the driest (0.0").