Weather & Climate in Mpanda, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,609 feet.
Temperature
77°F Jan (25°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 76.6°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,609 ft (1,100 m) |
| Area | 316.5 sq mi (819.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3438°S, 31.0695°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Sep 21, 1997 | 26 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.9 | 143 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 66 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 2019 | 39 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.4 | 39 km | 25 km |
| Jan 9, 2006 | 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Nov 14, 2009 | 68 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 20, 2009 | 65 km WNW of Karema, Tanzania | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1994 | 59 km WSW of Karema, Tanzania | M4.9 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2002 | 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 8, 2014 | 21 km SSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 21 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2007 | 29 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jun 30, 2003 | 70 km W of Karema, Tanzania | M4.7 | 150 km | 25 km |
| Sep 21, 1997 | 29 km WNW of Kirando, Tanzania | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2010 | 40 km SW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.6 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (188 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
Mpanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in July to 80°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.0").