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Weather & Climate in Nshamba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nshamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,052 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) |
| Area | 6,093.0 sq mi (15,780.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.7983°N, 31.5511°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: M5.9.
| Sep 10, 2016 | 27 km ENE of Nsunga, Tanzania | M5.9 | 85 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in |
Nshamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 67°F in July to 69°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.8") and July the driest (0.4").