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Weather & Climate in Shelui, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shelui 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 283 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,579 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 | 283 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,579 ft (1,091 m) |
| Area | 54.1 sq mi (140.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -4.3667°N, 34.2000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
81 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 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2023 | 37 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2010 | 23 km NNE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 112 km | 26 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 24 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2025 | 18 km SSE of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 26 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Aug 8, 2023 | 23 km SE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 12 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2022 | 33 km E of Mungaa, Tanzania | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | Tanzania | M4.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 2024 | 33 km NW of Itigi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 129 km | 9 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 27, 2023 | 36 km SSE of Ikungi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 82 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) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Shelui has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 76°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (0.0").