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Weather & Climate in Maswa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maswa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,298 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,298 ft (1,310 m) |
| Area | 434.8 sq mi (1,126.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 51/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.6833°N, 33.9833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
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 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1990 | 30 km NW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 129 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) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in |
Maswa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.1").