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Weather & Climate in Mlangali, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mlangali enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,705 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
55°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,705 ft (1,739 m) |
| Area | 3,602.6 sq mi (9,330.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.7833°N, 34.5167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 85 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 80 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 44 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 55 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 36 km | 32 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 101 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 118 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 9.2 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 8.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 55°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 57°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 8.1 in |
Mlangali has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 55°F in July to 64°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.8") and August the driest (0.0").