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Weather & Climate in Vwawa, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vwawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,174 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,174 ft (1,577 m) |
| Area | 1,784.8 sq mi (4,622.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.1081°N, 32.9347°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 147 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 139 km | 8 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jun 8, 2013 | 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 146 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2018 | 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania | M4.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 25 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 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 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 11 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 2010 | 15 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 2010 | 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 31 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 69 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 81 km |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 95 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 8.8 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 8.2 in |
Vwawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in July to 72°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.0").