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Weather & Climate in Mwaya, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mwaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (25°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.4°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,572 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 450.7 sq mi (1,167.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.5500°N, 33.9500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 64 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 45 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 59 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 35 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 55 km | 32 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 40 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 56 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 76 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 15.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 23.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Mwaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (23.4") and September the driest (0.2").