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Weather & Climate in Tarime, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarime has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,587 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.0°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,587 ft (1,398 m) |
| Area | 318.4 sq mi (824.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 418/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.3500°N, 34.3667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2021 | 102 km NNW of Musoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Tarime has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 69°F in July to 72°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.1") and July the driest (1.4").