Weather & Climate in Mwandiga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwandiga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 621.1 sq mi (1,608.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8300°S, 29.6581°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 9, 2006 | 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 37 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 149 km | 21 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 60 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in |
Mwandiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in July to 76°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.1").