Editing Arusha (section)

==Geography and climate==
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Despite its proximity to the [[equator]], Arusha's elevation of {{convert|1400|m}} on the southern slopes of Mount Meru keeps temperatures relatively low and alleviates humidity. Cool dry air is prevalent for much of the year. The temperature typically ranges between {{convert|10|and|30|C|F}} with an average annual high temperature around {{convert|25|C|F|disp=or}}. It has distinct wet and dry seasons, and experiences an eastern prevailing wind from the [[Indian Ocean]], a few hundred kilometres east. Under the [[Köppen climate classification]] system, it has a [[subtropical highland climate]] (''Cwb''). Areas away from Arusha to the south and west are classified as [[tropical savanna climate]] (''Aw'').

{{Weather box
|location = Arusha
|single line = Yes
|metric first = Yes
|Jan high C = 28
|Feb high C = 28
|Mar high C = 27
|Apr high C = 25
|May high C = 22
|Jun high C = 21
|Jul high C = 20
|Aug high C = 22
|Sep high C = 24
|Oct high C = 26
|Nov high C = 27
|Dec high C = 27
|year high C = 25
|Jan mean C = 19
|Feb mean C = 19
|Mar mean C = 19
|Apr mean C = 19
|May mean C = 16
|Jun mean C = 14
|Jul mean C = 14
|Aug mean C = 15
|Sep mean C = 16
|Oct mean C = 18
|Nov mean C = 18
|Dec mean C = 18
|year mean C = 17
|Jan low C = 10
|Feb low C = 10
|Mar low C = 11
|Apr low C = 13
|May low C = 11
|Jun low C = 8
|Jul low C = 9
|Aug low C = 8
|Sep low C = 8
|Oct low C = 10
|Nov low C = 10
|Dec low C = 10
|year low C = 10
|rain colour = green
|Jan rain mm = 50
|Feb rain mm = 80
|Mar rain mm = 170
|Apr rain mm = 360
|May rain mm = 210
|Jun rain mm = 30
|Jul rain mm = 10
|Aug rain mm = 10
|Sep rain mm = 20
|Oct rain mm = 30
|Nov rain mm = 110
|Dec rain mm = 100
|source 1 = Weatherbase<ref name=Weatherbase>
{{cite web | url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=98736 | title =Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Arusha, Tanzania| publisher=Weatherbase | year=2011}} Retrieved on November 24, 2011</ref>
|date=November 2011
}}
The record<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=98736|title=Arusha, Tanzania Travel Weather Averages (Weatherbase)|website=Weatherbase|access-date=2016-05-23}}</ref> high since records began in 2000 is {{convert|39|C|F|1|disp=or}}. The record low is {{convert|7|C|F|1|disp=or}}. Arusha averages 29.8 days per year above {{convert|32|C|F|1|disp=or}} – all between November and March. Arusha's annual rainfall average is {{convert|1180|mm|in|2}}, mostly coming during the long rainy season from March to May. Areas immediately to the north and northeast of Arusha can see more rain and cooler temperatures due to the influence of Mt. Meru, whose rain shadow extends toward the southeast side of the mountain.
[[File:Arusha, Tanzania (Explored) - Flickr - romanboed.jpg|thumb|A street in Arusha town.]]
Arusha and the northern highlands of Tanzania experience a bimodal rainfall pattern, with two rainy seasons. Many crops are planted twice per year. The long ''masika'' rains from March through May are more reliable in Arusha than in surrounding areas because of the influence of Mt. Meru. The short ''vuli'' rains are less reliable, usually coming in November and December. The dry ''kiangazi'' season is June to October. 

Higher elevation areas north and northeast of the city are home to farmers growing bananas, coffee, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, leafy greens, and other vegetables.

Cultivation in areas to the northwest, west, southwest, south, and southeast focuses on maize, beans and wheat. There is a significant horticulture industry, with several companies growing flowers for export to Europe.