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Weather & Climate in Mwanhuzi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwanhuzi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 285 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 27.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,924 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.1°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,924 ft (1,196 m) |
| Area | 3,032.5 sq mi (7,854.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.5272°N, 34.3151°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
41 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 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 122 km | 26 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 84 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2022 | 14 km NE of Mbulu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8 km ESE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 17 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2025 | 8 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2025 | 7 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 44 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in |
Mwanhuzi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in July to 77°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.0").