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Weather & Climate in Nyakahanga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyakahanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 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 39.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 5,453 feet.
Temperature
68°F Jan (20°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 67.4°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,453 ft (1,662 m) |
| Area | 1,952.2 sq mi (5,056.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.6033°N, 31.1414°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 | 82 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 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Muhavura (165 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Muhavura | Stratovolcano | 4,103 m (13,461 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Visoke | Stratovolcano | 3,696 m (12,126 ft) | 1957 | 185 km |
| Karisimbi | Stratovolcano | 4,490 m (14,731 ft) | -8050 | 188 km |
| Bunyaruguru | Maar(s) | 1,554 m (5,098 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in |
Nyakahanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 1°F / from 67°F in June to 68°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (0.2").