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Weather & Climate in Nsunga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nsunga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,944 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,944 ft (1,202 m) |
| Area | 1,314.2 sq mi (3,403.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.1439°N, 31.3947°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 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 | 28 km | 40 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 22 km ENE of Kyaka, Tanzania | M4.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Dec 19, 2013 | 64 km E of Bukoba, Tanzania | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2021 | 10 km SE of Masaka, Uganda | M3.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bunyaruguru (180 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in |
Nsunga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 68°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.5").