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Weather & Climate in Mwanga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 275 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 33.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,358 feet.
Temperature
67°F Jan (20°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Area | 2,357.8 sq mi (6,106.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.8000°N, 38.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 120 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in |
Mwanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in July to 68°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (0.5").