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Weather & Climate in Nachingwea, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nachingwea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 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 36.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,401 feet.
Temperature
79°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.9°F |
| 42% above US avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,401 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 3,544.1 sq mi (9,179.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.3725°N, 38.7625°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 127 mph | 237 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in |
Nachingwea has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in July to 81°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.2").