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Weather & Climate in Nangwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nangwa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,027 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (19°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,027 ft (1,837 m) |
| Area | 1,573.6 sq mi (4,075.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.4667°N, 35.4500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
165 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Nov 4, 2002 | 58 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 142 km | 5 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 72 km | 28 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2003 | 59 km WSW of Kibaya, Tanzania | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 43 km | 26 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lengai, Ol Doinyo (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 196 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| February | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in |
Nangwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 58°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 32.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (0.1").