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Weather & Climate in Mtama, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mtama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 266 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 38.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 446 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (26°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 3,372.7 sq mi (8,735.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3000°N, 39.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 225 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
Mtama has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in July to 80°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.3").