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Weather & Climate in Sumbawanga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sumbawanga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,014 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,014 ft (1,833 m) |
| Area | 315.4 sq mi (816.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 964/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9667°N, 31.6167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
39 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Oct 2, 2000 | 15 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M6.5 | 100 km | 34 km |
| Aug 18, 1994 | 55 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.9 | 61 km | 25 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 47 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2019 | 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 55 km | 22 km |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 44 km NE of Sumbawanga, Tanzania | M5.5 | 44 km | 39 km |
| May 7, 1999 | 38 km ENE of Chala, Tanzania | M5.2 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2009 | 20 km SW of Kirando, Tanzania | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2006 | 73 km E of Kaputa, Zambia | M5.0 | 149 km | 30 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2000 | 37 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 2000 | 19 km WSW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.8 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Jul 13, 2001 | 42 km NW of Usevia, Tanzania | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 79 km WNW of Mpulungu, Zambia | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 1998 | 24 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 109 km | 33 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 64 km W of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 12 km SW of Nkove, Tanzania | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2012 | 32 km WSW of Kirando, Tanzania | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 24 km E of Chala, Tanzania | M4.5 | 49 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
Sumbawanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in June to 67°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.0").