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Weather & Climate in Mhango, Tanzania

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

Mhango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 274 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 33.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,993 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,993 ft (1,217 m)
Area1,943.0 sq mi (5,032.4 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-3.2833°N, 32.8500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 107 km 10 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 119 km 10 km
Aug 31, 2021 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.8 60 km 10 km
Mar 24, 2018 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.7 53 km 10 km
Dec 13, 1992 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.6 114 km 33 km
Apr 20, 2022 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania M4.4 124 km 10 km
Apr 24, 2020 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania M4.4 59 km 10 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 27 km 10 km
Jul 31, 2002 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania M4.2 110 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
February 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
March 74°F (23°C) 4.9 in
April 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in Coldest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
November 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in

Mhango has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.1").

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