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Weather & Climate in Malampaka, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Malampaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,101 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,101 ft (1,250 m)
Area1,815.1 sq mi (4,701.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-3.1333°N, 33.5333°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 34 km 10 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 41 km 10 km
Sep 3, 1993 Lake Victoria region, Tanzania M4.9 112 km 33 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 138 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 131 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2023 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania M4.6 132 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 136 km 10 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 72 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 77 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest
November 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
December 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in

Malampaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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