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Weather & Climate in Mlalo, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mlalo 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 261 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 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 436 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 436 ft (133 m) |
| Area | 6,073.7 sq mi (15,730.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.9333°N, 38.9333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 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 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 37 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 125 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 | - | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in |
Mlalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in August to 82°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (1.1").