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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 832.0 sq mi (2,154.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.6000°N, 39.0667°W |
| 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").