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Weather & Climate in Mbumi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mbumi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 80.2°F |
| 49% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,882.5 sq mi (4,875.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9058°N, 39.2105°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 19, 2017 | Tanzania | M4.9 | 119 km | 15 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 63 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 92 mph | 186 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in |
Mbumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in July to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (12.1") and September the driest (0.8").