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Weather & Climate in Nguruka, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nguruka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Area | 8,378.2 sq mi (21,699.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1092°N, 31.0419°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Oct 22, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2002 | 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.7 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 69 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2005 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2022 | 4 km N of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2014 | 54 km SW of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.4 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 57 km NE of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 12, 1996 | 41 km W of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2010 | 35 km E of Kasulu, Tanzania | M4.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 1990 | 20 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M4.2 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Apr 1, 1992 | 24 km WSW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M3.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
Nguruka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.0").