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Weather & Climate in Matundasi, Tanzania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Matundasi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 4,321 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above US avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Area7,985.5 sq mi (20,682.5 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates-8.4500°N, 33.2833°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.5"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 9.21"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.

Mar 21, 2019 54 km E of Sumbawanga, Tanzania M5.5 142 km 22 km
Jun 8, 2013 59 km NNE of Laela, Tanzania M4.9 128 km 10 km
Jan 17, 2018 50 km ESE of Laela, Tanzania M4.7 93 km 10 km
May 16, 2025 16 km WNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.7 42 km 10 km
Mar 6, 2010 49 km WNW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.6 90 km 10 km
Aug 17, 2001 14 km E of Itumba, Tanzania M4.6 104 km 10 km
May 31, 2024 22 km N of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.4 50 km 7 km
Nov 16, 1994 20 km SE of Ilembo, Tanzania M4.4 108 km 10 km
Feb 2, 2019 54 km NW of Mlowo, Tanzania M4.3 72 km 10 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km NNE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.3 106 km 10 km
Jan 25, 2008 92 km ENE of Laela, Tanzania M4.1 67 km 10 km
Aug 2, 1996 44 km NNW of Mbeya, Tanzania M4.1 13 km 10 km
Sep 25, 2011 9 km SE of Masoko, Tanzania M4.1 120 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ngozi (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ngozi Caldera 2,614 m (8,576 ft) 1450 67 km
Rungwe Stratovolcano 2,953 m (9,688 ft) 1250 87 km
Kyejo Stratovolcano 2,176 m (7,139 ft) 1800 103 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 9.2 in Wettest
February 71°F (22°C) 7.9 in
March 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in
April 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
May 69°F (21°C) 0.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 74°F (24°C) 2.9 in Warmest
December 72°F (22°C) 8.4 in

Matundasi has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in July to 74°F in November. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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