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Weather & Climate in Mbeya, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbeya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,568 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,568 ft (1,697 m) |
| Area | 314.6 sq mi (814.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9000°N, 33.4500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 140 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 126 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 149 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 124 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 146 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (15 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 15 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 35 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 52 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 8.7 in |
Mbeya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 57°F in July to 68°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (0.0").