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Weather & Climate in Nungwi, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nungwi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 128.9 sq mi (333.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.7265°N, 39.2987°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1992 | 67 km SE of Sokoni, Tanzania | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 15.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 13.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in |
Nungwi has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in August to 83°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.1") and September the driest (2.2").