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Weather & Climate in Mkuranga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mkuranga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 410 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.2°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 1,181.2 sq mi (3,059.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.1180°N, 39.2078°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2015 | 59 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 61 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 135 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 | 211 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in |
Mkuranga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.4") and September the driest (1.1").