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Weather & Climate in Mbulu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbulu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,955 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,955 ft (1,815 m) |
| Area | 410.4 sq mi (1,062.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.8500°N, 35.5333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
140 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 95 km | 5 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 73 km | 5 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 12 km | 28 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 53 km | 26 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 79 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in |
Mbulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 58°F in July to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.9") and July the driest (0.2").