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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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
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°N, 38.3667°W |
| 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").