Matongo, Tanzania

Full City Profile

20,000 Population 25/sq mi density
4,012 ft Elevation 1,223 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Matongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average68.7°F
27% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation4,012 ft (1,223 m)
Area806.4 sq mi (2,088.4 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates1.4677°S, 34.5228°E
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Apr) 8.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Sep 4, 2022.

Jun 13, 2010 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya M5.0 141 km
Mar 11, 2021 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania M4.8 32 km
Sep 4, 2022 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania M4.4 59 km
Jun 16, 2010 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania M4.3 25 km
Jul 16, 2007 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya M4.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (121 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Homa Mountain Complex 1,751 m (5,745 ft) Unknown 121 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
February 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in Warmest
April 69°F (21°C) 8.4 in Wettest
May 69°F (20°C) 6.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
December 69°F (20°C) 4.7 in

Matongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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