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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 71°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 291 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 24.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,510 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.2°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,510 ft (1,070 m) |
| Area | 3,583.4 sq mi (9,281.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5500°N, 36.1000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
128 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 95 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 61 km | 28 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (80 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 80 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in |
Makuyuni has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 24.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (0.0").