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Weather & Climate in Matamba, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matamba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,850 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
56°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,850 ft (2,088 m) |
| Area | 1,795.7 sq mi (4,650.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -8.9833°N, 33.9667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
47 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 | 126 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 128 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 98 km | 28 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 112 km | 32 km |
| May 16, 2025 | 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania | M4.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 2 km W of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kyejo (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kyejo | Stratovolcano | 2,176 m (7,139 ft) | 1800 | 33 km |
| Rungwe | Stratovolcano | 2,953 m (9,688 ft) | 1250 | 37 km |
| Ngozi | Caldera | 2,614 m (8,576 ft) | 1450 | 45 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 56°F (14°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 8.0 in |
Matamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 56°F in July to 66°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (0.0").