Weather & Climate in Mapinga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mapinga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 832.0 sq mi (2,154.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6000°S, 39.0667°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 143 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in |
Mapinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.3") and August the driest (1.1").