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Weather & Climate in Mtwango, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mtwango enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,797 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Area | 1,718.2 sq mi (4,450.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.0167°N, 34.8000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
20 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 130 km | 29 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 127 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 121 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1999 | 37 km SE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 16, 1994 | 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 7 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2000 | 17 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2010 | 11 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M4.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 4 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (113 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 113 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 125 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 137 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 7.8 in | |
| March | 65°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 8.5 in |
Mtwango has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 58°F in July to 67°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").