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Weather & Climate in Msanga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Msanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 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 21.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,320 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.7°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,320 ft (1,012 m) |
| Area | 6,647.3 sq mi (17,216.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.0500°N, 36.0333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
93 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 2001 | 36 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2002 | 56 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2003 | 58 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Oct 13, 2002 | 59 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
Msanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 76°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 21.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.7") and June the driest (0.0").