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Weather & Climate in Ngara, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ngara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 354 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 37.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,951 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,951 ft (1,814 m) |
| Area | 1,522.2 sq mi (3,942.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.5122°N, 30.6558°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 20, 2003 | Rwanda - Burundi region | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1994 | 14 km N of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2002 | 25 km W of Eglise Catholique, Centrale GIKO, Rwanda | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2023 | 16 km NNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2015 | 12 km S of Gitega, Burundi | M4.4 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2006 | 4 km ENE of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.2 | 118 km | 3 km |
| May 23, 2021 | 19 km NW of Gitarama, Rwanda | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2009 | 4 km WNW of Nzega, Rwanda | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2010 | 11 km NE of Mwaro, Burundi | M3.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (166 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 175 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 175 km |
| Nyiragongo | Stratovolcano | 3,470 m (11,385 ft) | 2020 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in |
Ngara has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 66°F in January to 70°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.1").