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Weather & Climate in Mgandu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mgandu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 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 25.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,875 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 70.2°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,875 ft (1,486 m) |
| Area | 6,062.8 sq mi (15,702.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.9500°N, 34.1333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
45 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 33 km NW of Itigi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 48 km | 9 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | Tanzania | M4.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2023 | 28 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2012 | 25 km S of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 36 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 41 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2004 | 24 km NE of Kintinku, Tanzania | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 83 km SSE of Sikonge, Tanzania | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2022 | Tanzania | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 37 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 43 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 23 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in |
Mgandu has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.0").