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Weather & Climate in Tarakea, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarakea enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,423 feet.
Temperature
66°F Jan (19°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,423 ft (1,653 m) |
| Area | 790.3 sq mi (2,046.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.0008°N, 37.5642°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.9.
| Jul 17, 2007 | 37 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.9 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 45 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M5.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2007 | 46 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 24, 2019 | 41 km S of Mtito Andei, Kenya | M4.7 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2007 | 46 km WNW of Namanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2013 | Tanzania | M4.6 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Apr 17, 2012 | 38 km SSW of Makueni Boma, Kenya | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 2007 | 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M4.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 37 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 1991 | 29 km NW of Wundanyi, Kenya | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 9, 2007 | 42 km WNW of Longido, Tanzania | M4.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 47 km NNW of Monduli, Tanzania | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 43 km WSW of Longido, Tanzania | M3.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2019 | 7 km NE of Moshi, Tanzania | M3.7 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 48 km W of Longido, Tanzania | M3.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chyulu Hills (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chyulu Hills | Volcanic field | 2,188 m (7,178 ft) | 1855 | 50 km |
| Meru | Stratovolcano | 4,565 m (14,977 ft) | 1910 | 95 km |
| Lengai, Ol Doinyo | Stratovolcano | 2,962 m (9,718 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 8.3 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 6.4 in |
Tarakea has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 59°F in July to 67°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.7").