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Weather & Climate in Utete, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Utete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 82°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 269 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
82°F Jan (28°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above US avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 4,506.6 sq mi (11,672.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -7.9860°N, 38.7580°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.
| Apr 6, 1999 | 57 km S of Mbumi, Tanzania | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 19, 2017 | Tanzania | M4.9 | 69 km | 15 km |
| Jan 19, 2008 | 19 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2011 | 38 km ESE of Vikindu, Tanzania | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2018 | 52 km ESE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1999 | 57 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 58 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 45 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 29 km SSE of Mkuranga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 18 km WNW of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 39 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 2023 | 67 km SSE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 2014 | 42 km WNW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2020 | 91 km SSW of Utete, Tanzania | M4.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 2014 | 45 km NE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 2020 | 86 km S of Kisanga, Tanzania | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2013 | 47 km N of Kilindoni, Tanzania | M4.1 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Aug 27, 2009 | 34 km ENE of Kisanga, Tanzania | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2003 | 110 km SW of Utete, Tanzania | M3.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Hidaya | Category 1 | 86 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.2 in |
Utete has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in July to 82°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.3").