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Weather & Climate in Mpwapwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mpwapwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,274 feet.
Temperature
76°F Jan (24°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,274 ft (998 m) |
| Area | 3,697.7 sq mi (9,577.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.3500°N, 36.4833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 1991 | 46 km ENE of Kintinku, Tanzania | M4.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 58 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 56 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 64 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 59 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 42 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 57 km NNW of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 43 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2006 | 64 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2003 | 50 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.6 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in |
Mpwapwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.0").