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Weather & Climate in Mbuguni, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mbuguni has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 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 29.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,022 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,022 ft (921 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Population Density5,653/sq mi
Coordinates-3.5667°N, 36.9500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.1"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.64"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.

Jul 17, 2007 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.9 113 km 8 km
May 15, 1990 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.5 130 km 5 km
Jul 15, 2007 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.4 116 km 10 km
May 15, 1990 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania M5.4 139 km 5 km
Aug 20, 2007 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.4 120 km 10 km
Jul 17, 2007 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.3 121 km 10 km
Apr 11, 1993 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania M5.3 149 km 28 km
Jul 15, 2007 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania M5.3 106 km 10 km
Feb 22, 1991 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania M5.2 134 km 10 km
Jul 26, 2007 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 144 km 10 km
Aug 18, 2007 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 117 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2007 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania M5.2 130 km 10 km
Apr 5, 1990 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M5.1 137 km 10 km
Jul 26, 1990 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.9 140 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2007 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 148 km 11 km
Jul 16, 2007 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania M4.9 149 km 10 km
Mar 22, 2016 19 km SE of Galappo, Tanzania M4.8 143 km 10 km
Jul 18, 2007 68 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 146 km 10 km
Aug 7, 2007 55 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania M4.8 132 km 10 km
Aug 20, 2019 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania M4.8 73 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Meru Stratovolcano 4,565 m (14,977 ft) 1910 42 km
Chyulu Hills Volcanic field 2,188 m (7,178 ft) 1855 143 km
Lengai, Ol Doinyo Stratovolcano 2,962 m (9,718 ft) 2020 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Warmest
February 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in

Mbuguni has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in August to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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