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Matana, Burundi

Full City Profile

3,178 Population 1,465/sq mi density
6,335 ft Elevation 1,931 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Matana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days243 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,335 ft (1,931 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density1,465/sq mi
Coordinates-3.7666°N, 29.6830°W
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jul 28, 2025 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi M5.2 49 km
Sep 18, 1990 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi M5.0 40 km
May 2, 2024 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.8 125 km
Apr 5, 2003 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi M4.8 18 km
Aug 4, 2023 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.8 150 km
Sep 23, 2016 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.8 142 km
Aug 11, 1993 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi M4.8 45 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi M4.8 65 km
Nov 11, 1997 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda M4.7 144 km
Nov 21, 1997 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 123 km
Apr 3, 2011 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi M4.7 17 km
Feb 11, 1997 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi M4.7 132 km
Feb 24, 2004 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi M4.7 44 km
Jun 19, 2008 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania M4.7 97 km
May 16, 2004 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi M4.7 101 km
Feb 15, 1991 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 146 km
Jun 10, 2006 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania M4.7 120 km
Feb 14, 2022 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi M4.7 75 km
Sep 23, 2016 Lac Kivu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 145 km
Jan 2, 2018 50 km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo M4.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 6.2 in
February 63°F (17°C) 6.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 7.8 in Wettest
May 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
June 60°F (15°C) 0.4 in
July 59°F (15°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.1 in
October 64°F (18°C) 3.9 in Warmest
November 63°F (17°C) 6.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 7.1 in

Matana has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 59°F in July to 64°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.2").

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