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Weather & Climate in Nzega, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nzega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 278 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 32.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,072 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.5°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,072 ft (1,241 m) |
| Area | 302.2 sq mi (782.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.2167°N, 33.1833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.6 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (158 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 158 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Nzega has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 71°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.0").