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Weather & Climate in Maposeni, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maposeni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,209 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,209 ft (978 m) |
| Area | 64.8 sq mi (167.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.5833°N, 35.4000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 146 km | 29 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 145 km | 32 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.0 | 112 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) | 9.8 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in |
Maposeni has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 64°F in July to 75°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.2") and June the driest (0.1").