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Weather & Climate in Mugango, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mugango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,720 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,720 ft (1,134 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6833°N, 33.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 18, 2002 | 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in |
Mugango has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 72°F in July to 75°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.6").