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Weather & Climate in Makuyuni, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makuyuni 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 298 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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 2,357.8 sq mi (6,106.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.7333°N, 38.1000°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 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 132 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in |
Makuyuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (3.8") and August the driest (0.2").