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Weather & Climate in Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ngorongoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 268 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 37.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 7,799 feet.
Temperature
60°F Jan (15°C)
54°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7,799 ft (2,377 m) |
| Area | 7,533.9 sq mi (19,512.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.2397°N, 35.4875°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
131 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 112 km | 8 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 30 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.5 | 48 km | 5 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 56 km NW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1990 | 14 km NE of Kiratu, Tanzania | M5.4 | 29 km | 5 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 56 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1993 | 11 km E of Mbulu, Tanzania | M5.3 | 70 km | 28 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 1991 | 6 km NE of Magugu, Tanzania | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2007 | 55 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 76 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 67 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 110 km | 26 km |
| Apr 5, 1990 | 46 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 78 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.9 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1990 | 44 km N of Mto wa Mbu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 52 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 (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 71 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 140 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 54°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in |
Ngorongoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 54°F in July to 62°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.2").