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Weather & Climate in Matongo, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Matongo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,012 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,012 ft (1,223 m) |
| Area | 806.4 sq mi (2,088.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -1.4677°N, 34.5228°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: M5.0.
| Jun 13, 2010 | 32 km WSW of Kisumu, Kenya | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 27 km SSW of Tarime, Tanzania | M4.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 4, 2022 | 11 km E of Butiama, Tanzania | M4.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 2010 | 21 km NNW of Mugumu, Tanzania | M4.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 91 km WSW of Magadi, Kenya | M4.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Homa Mountain (121 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Homa Mountain | Complex | 1,751 m (5,745 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 69°F (20°C) | 4.7 in |
Matongo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 67°F in July to 70°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.6").