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Weather & Climate in Shanwa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shanwa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 32.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,403 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 73.0°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,403 ft (1,342 m) |
| Area | 1,815.1 sq mi (4,701.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.1667°N, 33.7667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 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 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2009 | 55 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Oct 29, 2009 | 60 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in |
Shanwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.1").