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Weather & Climate in Moshi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moshi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,802 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,802 ft (854 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3500°N, 37.3333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 128 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2019 | 7 km WSW of Naberera, Tanzania | M4.8 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 66 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Tanzania | M4.6 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2013 | 52 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2007 | 50 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 53 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2007 | 63 km NNE of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2007 | 51 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Meru (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 66 km |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 96 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 2.1 in |
Moshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 69°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 26.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.3").