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Weather & Climate in Shinyanga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shinyanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 279 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 31.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,717 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,717 ft (1,133 m) |
| Area | 317.8 sq mi (823.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.6639°N, 33.4212°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
13 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 80 km | 33 km |
| Aug 31, 2021 | 33 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Mar 24, 2018 | 32 km NE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.6 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 31 km NNE of Masumbwe, Tanzania | M4.4 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2002 | 21 km N of Igurubi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in |
Shinyanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in July to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.0").