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Weather & Climate in Tabora, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tabora has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 317.3 sq mi (821.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.0162°N, 32.8266°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.6.
| Dec 13, 1992 | 49 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.6 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Aug 17, 2016 | 83 km SSE of Sikonge, Tanzania | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2022 | 58 km SW of Kahama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Tabora has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in June to 79°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and August the driest (0.0").