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Weather & Climate in Masoko, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Masoko enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,910 feet.
Temperature
69°F Jan (20°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 212 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,910 ft (887 m) |
| Area | 6,014.7 sq mi (15,578.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.3333°N, 33.7500°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 87 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 70 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 89 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 91 km | 29 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 66 km | 28 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 87 km | 32 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 13 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 24 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 44 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (20°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 12.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 9.2 in |
Masoko has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 61°F in July to 71°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 71.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (15.6") and September the driest (0.4").