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Weather & Climate in Ruangwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ruangwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 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 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,142 feet.
Temperature
78°F Jan (26°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 76.0°F |
| 41% above US avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 1,244.0 sq mi (3,221.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.0667°N, 38.9333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Aug 3, 2010 | 56 km N of Mbekenyera, Tanzania | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 2019 | 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Kenneth | Category 4 | 127 mph | 262 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in |
Ruangwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.2").