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Weather & Climate in Matonga, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matonga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 276 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 33.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,203 feet.
Temperature
73°F Jan (23°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,203 ft (1,281 m) |
| Area | 3,206.9 sq mi (8,305.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -2.3833°N, 34.0833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| May 18, 2002 | 25 km ENE of Malya, Tanzania | M5.5 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2002 | 17 km NE of Nyalikungu, Tanzania | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 101 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in |
Matonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in July to 74°F in October. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").