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Weather & Climate in Mbamba Bay, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbamba Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,562 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 238 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,562 ft (476 m) |
| Area | 3,003.4 sq mi (7,778.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -11.2833°N, 34.7667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
21 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2018 | 54 km N of Nkhotakota, Malawi | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Sep 14, 2017 | 17 km ENE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2020 | 39 km E of Mzimba, Malawi | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 35 km E of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.1 | 44 km | 32 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1999 | 36 km ESE of Chama, Zambia | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.0 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.0 | 18 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in |
Mbamba Bay has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 68°F in July to 78°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.4") and September the driest (0.2").