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Weather & Climate in Mugumu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mugumu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,089 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,089 ft (1,551 m) |
| Area | 3,545.2 sq mi (9,182.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.8500°N, 34.7000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2007 | 61 km SW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 79 km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 80 km NNE of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 169 km |
| Suswa | Shield | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in |
Mugumu has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (0.9").