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. 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,797 ft (1,767 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.0167°S, 34.8000°E |
| 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").