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. 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 Average | 70.5°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,321 ft (1,317 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.4500°S, 33.2833°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
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").