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Weather & Climate in Nyamuswa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nyamuswa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,547 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 70.9°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,547 ft (1,386 m) |
| Area | 1,833.6 sq mi (4,749.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.9000°N, 34.0167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 18, 2002 | 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Nyamuswa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (0.6").