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Weather & Climate in Msowero, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Msowero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 273 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 34.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,516 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,516 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 5,763.8 sq mi (14,928.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -6.5333°N, 37.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Nov 4, 2002 | 30 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
Msowero has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 81°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.3").