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Weather & Climate in Nanyamba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nanyamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 892.5 sq mi (2,311.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6833°N, 39.8333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 4, 2005 | 74 km E of Madimba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2017 | 86 km ENE of Mocímboa, Mozambique | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Chido | Category 4 | 121 mph | 294 km |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 132 mph | 180 km |
| 1996 | Doloresse | Category 1 | 52 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.1 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
Nanyamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.4") and June the driest (0.3").