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Weather & Climate in Tanga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.
Temperature
83°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above US avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 207.0 sq mi (536.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,901/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.0689°N, 39.0988°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: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 18 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 1997 | Tanzania | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 2.4 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in |
Tanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in August to 84°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (1.1").