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Weather & Climate in Mwadui, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwadui has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 277 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 32.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,986 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,986 ft (1,215 m) |
| Area | 2,664.8 sq mi (6,901.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5500°N, 33.6000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 45 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 46 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 55 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2009 | Tanzania | M4.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2025 | 41 km WNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 30 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in |
Mwadui has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.0").