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Weather & Climate in Utengule, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Utengule enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,583 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 69.3°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,583 ft (1,397 m) |
| Area | 1,823.7 sq mi (4,723.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9000°N, 33.3333°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
43 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 | 145 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 131 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Nov 22, 2009 | 30 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania | M4.6 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 26 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 45 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 62 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 10.0 in |
Utengule has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 65°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.7") and August the driest (0.0").