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Weather & Climate in Somanda, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Somanda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,963 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,963 ft (1,208 m) |
| Area | 1,815.1 sq mi (4,701.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.3667°N, 33.9500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2009 | 58 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2009 | 53 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.9 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2011 | 11 km W of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.8 | 107 km | 14 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 55 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2009 | 48 km SW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 43 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 30 km N of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Oct 26, 2009 | Lake Victoria region, Tanzania | M4.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2010 | 44 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 41 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 47 km NE of Kiomboi, Tanzania | M4.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 2009 | 40 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 45 km NW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2009 | 55 km WNW of Dongobesh, Tanzania | M4.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 25, 2017 | 22 km WSW of Misasi, Tanzania | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 9, 1990 | 30 km NW of Ngorongoro, Tanzania | M4.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2009 | 46 km NNW of Basotu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in |
Somanda has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 72°F in July to 78°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (0.1").