Weather & Climate in Soni, Tanzania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Soni enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.
Temperature
70°F Jan (21°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,907 ft (1,191 m) |
| Area | 412.7 sq mi (1,068.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 4.8500°S, 38.3667°E |
| Timezone | Africa/Dar_es_Salaam |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 8, 1995 | 53 km NNW of Mlalo, Tanzania | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2020 | 20 km N of Maramba, Tanzania | M4.9 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Kenya | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2017 | 18 km ENE of Tanga, Tanzania | M4.5 | 101 km | 15 km |
| Feb 14, 2008 | 19 km SSW of Shimoni, Kenya | M4.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2022 | 8 km NNE of Kwakoa, Tanzania | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in |
Soni has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 62°F in July to 71°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (8.6") and August the driest (1.4").