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Weather & Climate in Mkoani, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mkoani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 156.4 sq mi (405.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.3667°N, 39.6500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 58 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 18.0 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 16.9 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 6.2 in |
Mkoani has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (18.0") and September the driest (1.2").