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Weather & Climate in Urunda, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urunda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,445 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 72.6°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,445 ft (1,050 m) |
| Area | 5,756.2 sq mi (14,908.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.6500°N, 34.3000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 138 km | 28 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 145 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 23 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 31, 2024 | 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Nov 16, 1994 | 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania | M4.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2022 | 32 km WSW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1992 | 24 km SW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 28, 2000 | 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 1996 | 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2015 | 28 km NNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (85 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 85 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 88 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 90 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.4 in |
Urunda has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in July to 77°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.5") and June the driest (0.0").