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Weather & Climate in Matiri, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,344 feet.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 67.8°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,344 ft (1,324 m) |
| Area | 1,803.1 sq mi (4,669.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -10.7500°N, 34.9000°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 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 | 138 km | 6 km |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 6 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.9 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 22 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.8 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Dec 12, 2009 | 2 km WSW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 26 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.3 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 31, 2002 | 22 km WNW of Mlangali, Tanzania | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 19 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 21 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2003 | 30 km ESE of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 112 km | 29 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | Malawi | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 22 km S of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Dec 7, 2009 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 11, 2009 | 18 km SSW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 12 km NE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.9 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Mar 14, 2004 | 18 km WNW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Dec 6, 2009 | 10 km SSE of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1992 | 33 km E of Karonga, Malawi | M4.8 | 114 km | 32 km |
| Aug 21, 2004 | 22 km SW of Manda, Tanzania | M4.7 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 2010 | 12 km SW of Karonga, Malawi | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 9.2 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 0.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in |
Matiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 61°F in July to 73°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.5") and July the driest (0.0").