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Weather & Climate in Nakatunguru, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Nakatunguru has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,776 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,776 ft (1,151 m)
Area1,047.8 sq mi (2,713.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-2.1167°N, 33.0667°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

May 18, 2002 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania M5.5 115 km 10 km
May 29, 2002 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania M4.9 142 km 10 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 146 km 10 km
May 25, 2017 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania M4.4 105 km 10 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 119 km 10 km
Dec 19, 2013 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania M4.3 111 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 5.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
April 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in Wettest
May 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.0 in
July 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in Warmest
November 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
December 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in

Nakatunguru has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 71°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.8").

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