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Weather & Climate in Muheza, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Muheza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 600 feet.
Temperature
80°F Jan (27°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 77.3°F |
| 43% above US avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 600 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 758.2 sq mi (1,963.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1667°N, 38.7833°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: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 55 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in |
Muheza has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.8") and February the driest (1.9").