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Weather & Climate in Matana, Burundi
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 243 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,335 feet.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,335 ft (1,931 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -3.7666°N, 29.6830°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Bujumbura |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Jul 28, 2025 | 33 km NW of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Sep 18, 1990 | 10 km SSE of Rumonge, Burundi | M5.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2024 | 16 km W of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Apr 5, 2003 | 12 km SSE of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 25 km S of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | 24 km SE of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 1993 | 16 km S of Bujumbura, Burundi | M4.8 | 45 km | 21 km |
| Sep 1, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Makamba, Burundi | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1997 | 26 km S of Cyangugu, Rwanda | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Nov 21, 1997 | 27 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2011 | 17 km SW of Mwaro, Burundi | M4.7 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 1997 | 18 km N of Cibitoke, Burundi | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2004 | 14 km SSW of Muramvya, Burundi | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 19, 2008 | 29 km NW of Mwandiga, Tanzania | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 2004 | 16 km WNW of Kayanza, Burundi | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 15, 1991 | 111 km WSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 10, 2006 | 26 km WNW of Kigoma, Tanzania | M4.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2022 | 41 km SSW of Rumonge, Burundi | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 2016 | Lac Kivu region, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 50 km WNW of Uvira, Democratic Republic of the Congo | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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").