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Weather & Climate in Tukuyu, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tukuyu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,695 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (21°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,695 ft (1,431 m) |
| Area | 6,014.7 sq mi (15,578.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.2500°N, 33.6500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
50 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Dec 19, 2009 | 23 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M6.0 | 97 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 82 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 100 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 79 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 102 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rungwe (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 13 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 16 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 31 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 9.4 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 12.3 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 15.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 9.4 in |
Tukuyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 63°F in July to 72°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.3") and September the driest (0.4").