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Weather & Climate in Masasi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,473 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,473 ft (449 m) |
| Area | 349.7 sq mi (905.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7167°N, 38.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 44 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 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 127 mph | 202 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in |
Masasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in June to 82°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.3") and August the driest (0.1").