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Weather & Climate in Uvinza, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uvinza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 262 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 40.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,268 feet.
Temperature
72°F Jan (22°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,268 ft (996 m) |
| Area | 8,378.2 sq mi (21,699.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.1036°N, 30.3911°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
34 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jan 9, 2006 | 62 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 132 km | 26 km |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 83 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 28, 1998 | 37 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 22, 2017 | 45 km NW of Mpanda, Tanzania | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2003 | 55 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 67 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 1999 | 34 km NNE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 25, 2012 | 60 km ESE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2002 | 44 km SSW of Uvinza, Tanzania | M4.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2023 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 2009 | 69 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.6 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Sep 11, 2001 | 39 km NE of Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2005 | 56 km SSE of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Igwisi Hills (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Igwisi Hills | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,146 m (3,760 ft) | -10450 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 6.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Uvinza has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.0").