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Weather & Climate in Wete, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Wete has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.
Temperature
81°F Jan (27°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 198.6 sq mi (514.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -5.0559°N, 39.7294°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Mar 13, 1990 | 29 km ENE of Mombasa, Kenya | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2005 | 13 km SW of Gamba, Tanzania | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 1995 | 19 km SSW of Takaungu, Kenya | M4.9 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 53 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2006 | 11 km SE of Mombasa, Kenya | M4.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | MOMBASA | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 13.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 2.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in |
Wete has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (14.1") and September the driest (1.3").