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Weather & Climate in Ulenje, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulenje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,329 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
56°F Jul (13°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,329 ft (1,929 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9333°N, 33.6833°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 | 131 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 115 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 134 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 110 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 129 km | 32 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 16 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 23 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 35 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 8.3 in |
Ulenje has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (0.1").