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Weather & Climate in Mungaa, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Mungaa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,276 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,276 ft (1,608 m)
Area6,074.9 sq mi (15,733.9 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-4.9667°N, 34.8833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

157 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Nov 4, 2002 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.5 142 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2023 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.5 54 km 7 km
Mar 6, 2008 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.4 135 km 10 km
Dec 20, 1996 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.2 111 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2009 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 119 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2003 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania M5.1 145 km 10 km
Apr 8, 2010 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.1 94 km 26 km
Sep 5, 2023 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania M5.1 52 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1993 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.1 114 km 33 km
Jul 13, 2016 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania M5.1 134 km 10 km
Apr 26, 2010 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 122 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2009 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 113 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2025 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania M5.0 55 km 10 km
Feb 17, 2023 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania M5.0 81 km 10 km
Jul 23, 1993 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M5.0 114 km 10 km
Aug 8, 2025 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania M5.0 24 km 10 km
Jan 20, 2009 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania M4.9 107 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2023 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania M4.9 56 km 10 km
Apr 14, 2023 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania M4.9 40 km 10 km
Apr 15, 2011 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania M4.9 124 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
February 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
March 70°F (21°C) 4.8 in
April 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
July 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 0.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 0.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Warmest
December 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in

Mungaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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