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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. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,609 ft (1,100 m) |
| Area | 316.5 sq mi (819.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 646/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3438°N, 31.0695°W |
| 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").