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Weather & Climate in Makumbako, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makumbako enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,417 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,417 ft (1,651 m) |
| Area | 314.7 sq mi (815.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.8500°N, 34.8333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 148 km | 29 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 143 km | 28 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 139 km | 32 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 122 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 132 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 67°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
Makumbako has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 60°F in July to 70°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.8") and June the driest (0.0").