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Weather & Climate in Ruaha, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruaha has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (24°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 5,763.8 sq mi (14,928.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.6569°N, 36.9830°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Mar 19, 2017 | Tanzania | M4.9 | 144 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 31 km NNE of Ilula, Tanzania | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Izazi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 6.8 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
Ruaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 67°F in July to 75°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (11.2") and August the driest (0.2").