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Weather & Climate in Mbinga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbinga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,452 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.2°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,452 ft (1,357 m) |
| Area | 610.2 sq mi (1,580.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 100/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.9333°N, 35.0167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
25 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2016 | 18 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.6 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 2012 | 25 km NE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2024 | 12 km NNE of Livingstonia, Malawi | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 2021 | 39 km ESE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 21, 2017 | 64 km SE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 29 km NNE of Nkhata Bay, Malawi | M4.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 9.9 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 8.1 in |
Mbinga has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.0") and July the driest (0.1").