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Weather & Climate in Makungu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makungu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,104 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,104 ft (1,251 m) |
| Area | 3,759.2 sq mi (9,736.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.7333°N, 35.2833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Aug 26, 2001 | 47 km SSE of Mafinga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 173 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 183 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 7.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
Makungu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 62°F in July to 72°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.0") and August the driest (0.4").