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Weather & Climate in Songea, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Songea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,652 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,652 ft (1,113 m) |
| Area | 313.0 sq mi (810.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 915/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.6833°N, 35.6500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
8 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 24 km WSW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2010 | 25 km WSW of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 7 km NW of Tingi, Tanzania | M4.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2022 | 20 km S of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1996 | 27 km WSW of Mbamba Bay, Tanzania | M4.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Aug 3, 2006 | 16 km S of Liuli, Tanzania | M4.0 | 129 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) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 74°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in |
Songea has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 63°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.8") and June the driest (0.0").