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Weather & Climate in Puma, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Puma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 290 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,210 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.6°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,210 ft (1,588 m) |
| Area | 6,074.9 sq mi (15,733.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.0000°N, 34.7333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
143 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Aug 8, 2023 | 39 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.5 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Mar 6, 2008 | 62 km SSE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 20, 1996 | 43 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 104 km | 26 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 19 km SE of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.1 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 60 km N of Msanga, Tanzania | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2010 | 60 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | 30 km N of Kintinku, Tanzania | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 23, 1993 | 62 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 43 km N of Kilimatinde, Tanzania | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2009 | 57 km S of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2011 | 3 km SSW of Babati, Tanzania | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 43 km SW of Kondoa, Tanzania | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in |
Puma has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 25.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.4") and June the driest (0.0").